Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It requires a radical review. When the legislation was first mooted we suggested that reviewing data retention in isolation was a knee-jerk reaction and not helpful. Does the ICCL have a view on the other surveillance legislation in this State, such as the draconian powers given to the State by the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009 and the telecommunications Acts, which allow for the interception of parcels? Could they be reviewed in tandem with this legislation? Would it be helpful or confusing? Does it need to be done? Mr. T. J. McIntyre said the Department of Justice and Equality would only act on reform of surveillance when forced to do so by litigation such as that brought by Digital Rights Ireland. Does the ICCL share that view?