Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I am surprised that the Deputy has difficulty grappling with any concept. Of course the range and sophistication of equipment that can be used to exercise surveillance has been increased dramatically in recent years. A parallel inquiry into these matters is taking place in the United Kingdom at present where similar concerns have been raised that the disclosure of the techniques of surveillance would alert the criminal to the possibility of exposure.

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