Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

Two legislative issues arise from it. There was a call by a human rights organisation involved for legislation on surveillance here and in the United Kingdom to be tightened as a result of the judgment. The finding by the European Court of Human Rights is shocking. Has the Government taken immediate action to seek assurances from the British Government that this practice will not continue? What consideration is it giving to legislation arising from this case?

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