Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to reassure Deputies that there will be absolutely no situation where the Garda Commissioner can introduce body-worn cameras or use any of the technology listed here without the codes of conduct. As the word "shall" is expressly stated in all of these, it means that there is no question that he or she must do all of this. The term "persons" was used to make sure nobody was left out. The term "persons" leaves it as broad and as open as possible to include the general public. While we are prescriptive with the different groups to make sure that every aspect is covered, from human rights, to data protection, to security in policing, to the oversight bodies, the term "persons" is as open as it can be to make sure that applies to the general public.

In terms of my statement to Deputy Ward, I was simply saying that I could do this, but it does not state the Minister must tell people when it is happening. I am saying that when this happens, I certainly could make people aware that the code of practice is being outlined and that people can have their say on that.