Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Can I just finish with automatic number plate recognition, ANPR? ANPR is probably one of the most vital tools that An Garda Síochána can use. We had it on a system in Duleek as part of a community CCTV programme but had to take it off because of the regulations. The Commissioner asked us to take it off. It was a shame because it is a quick way to solve crime. It is easy to get ANPR if you want to take money from people. It is on the toll bridges and every toll point in this country but it cannot be provided to protect the people of the nation. ANPR is vitally important so I would like to know the Commissioner's views on that.