Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Other priorities for the Garda Síochana in terms of its ability to break up these gangs are; a major incident computer system which will automate many of the functions currently performed manually following a major incident, the introduction of an automated number plate recognition system, an automated finger-print identification system and an automated ballistic identification system. These are the four systems which the Garda Síochána has highlighted it requires in the short term. The resources are required to implement these four systems along with ongoing expenditure. These are just some examples of ongoing investment to ensure the Garda Síochána has the up to date technology required to allow it deal, to the best of its ability, with gun and other forms of crime.

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