Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

I will not dwell on this too much. A tracking device can now be quite sophisticated and can track more than an individual's general location. It could track somebody going to the toilet, for example. Therefore, a question arises over interference with the right to privacy. All we are trying to do is ensure that the Bill does not fall foul of laws establishing the right to privacy and other laws. I presume tracking devices that are also listening devices which can be switched on or off would be covered by the law as it stands.

We need more time to consider this legislation. The Bill could have been much more detailed and allow greater scope for the Garda Síochána.

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