Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am supportive of any measure that will enhance the capacity and the capability of An Garda Síochána. The reason I asked this as a separate question to the one on body-worn cameras has to do with the caution that is associated with the idea of facial recognition software and the concerns that have been expressed by NGOs and State actors that I know the Minister is only too familiar with. The code of practice will be a crucial element of this as the legislation is developed. I certainly look forward to working constructively with the Minister, along with colleagues on the justice committee, over the coming months when the legislation finds its way to us

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