Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

Due to the serious nature of the matter and particularly given the fact that three Ministers are involved, it was felt that the designated judge should liaise with the Taoiseach as the overall person with responsibility for the Government and the State's security. This provision elevates the seriousness of what we are doing in this legislation, namely, invasive surveillance of persons and private property. It gives the Taoiseach a key role in the issue's oversight.

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