Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion
Ms Maeve-Anne Kenny:
I thank the Deputy. First, I will mention head 9, which deals with mobile CCTV. CCTV is defined as including recording devices in public places. Even in terms of the operation of drones or any other kind of mobile CCTV, it is intended to cover public spaces only and not private residences or homes. I would just make that clarification.
With regard to the definition of "relevant data" in head 18 and head 2, naturally, the final definitions in the Bill, when it is presented to the Houses, will be subject to agreement of text with the Attorney General. This is a broad intention of the policy behind it. Perhaps our definitions are not necessary and the Attorney General will, no doubt, advise on that. As discussed earlier, I am sure the period of 72 hours can be considered in more detail depending on the recommendations of the committee.
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