Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise the issue of the retention of phone records and other personal data, the ruling of the European Court of Justice in 2014 and the need for legislation to deal with this issue. As all present are aware, there have been appeals on these grounds in several cases before the courts. It is a difficult situation that needs to be addressed as quickly as possible. It is clear these issues could put some convictions in jeopardy. Several conviction appeals currently before the courts and other cases to come are looking at the ruling of the ECJ as a possible get-out clause. The matter needs to be dealt with urgently.

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