Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Part of the budgets for 2016 and 2017 will provide for that type of technology. It is fast-changing and other police forces are using it, for example, to conduct risk assessments when called to a house to deal with domestic violence. However, a number of issues arise. I have discussed the matter with the Garda Commissioner. If new technology can be used, we want to support its development. It forms part of the ICT investment and the Commissioner is examining the matter, but I will ask her for a report on it and forward it to the Deputy.