John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a question for the Commissioner on the DNA database, which we do not have. I understand the relevant legislation is expected in June or July. Perhaps the Commissioner would explain in practical terms what difference that type of database would make to the force and the importance he attaches to it. The Department of Justice and Equality has cited European law issues as the reason for the delay in this regard. Perhaps the Commissioner would set out those issues and outline the practical benefits of having such a database and the urgency in that regard.