James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

I am coming to it. In some cases, criminals are better equipped with modern technology than the Garda itself. When will the Garda Síochána (amendment) Bill, which will provide for amendments to existing legislation that have been sought by the force, be published? This important legislation, which has been on the clár for a long time, should be brought forward as soon as possible. If it is not possible to do that before Christmas, it should be done early in the new year.

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