Ms Clare McNamara:

I am saying specifically that as a Department, I cannot ever see us allowing for this to happen in the legislation without the imprimatur of the court when the Bill is drafted. We would have to make sure, as the Bill is drafted, that it is very clear that it would be done with a warrant. It is also important to point out that there is always a garda on secondment to the CCPC all the time to assist the commission. We are looking to expand its current powers while including the current safeguards.