Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

Has the Government ever considered extending the remit of the legislation to the Garda Síochána? Is it not the case that the comparable legislation in the United Kingdom extends to the police there and that adequate safeguards in terms of security and confidentiality exist which would enable Ireland to take the courageous step to extend otherwise the remit of the Act to the Garda Síochána?

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