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Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Acting Chairperson.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: On section 9, although the Minister has committed to introducing a pilot scheme, the training of gardaí on these devices is really important. I cannot stress that enough. Many gardaí do not even know how to access current CCTV data. It is really important to have training for whoever will be controlling the data. To avoid the risk of problems arising, it is very reasonable to...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: There will be a pilot scheme and that will be in the middle of next year.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Is the Minister accepting my amendment then?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: As Minister, can she not instruct the Garda Commissioner to facilitate the training of personnel who will be in charge of the data?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Who will be carrying out the privacy impact assessment or the data protection impact assessment after this? Whose role is that? Is that the Minister's role or is it the Commissioner's role?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: It will be the Commissioner.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 9: In page 11, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: “(f) shall do so after receiving sufficient training to make them suitably qualified to use the relevant device, and after receiving sufficient data protection training so as to render them proficient in operating the device in accordance with legislation regulating the use of data, (g) shall do...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I move amendment No. 11: In page 11, to delete lines 21 and 22 and substitute the following: “(a) is worn in a location and manner that maximises the camera’s ability to capture video footage of the Garda member’s activities, and”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me in. The Commissioner is very welcome. In regard to the Garda station in Meath east, around the Laytown and Bettystown area, is a vital piece of infrastructure that we need there on the coast. The current one is in the middle of a housing estate and is totally unsuitable for the needs of the growing population on the east coast. In regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Do they not? It is a shame they do not because they should. The Ministry should be in here-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Alright well I apologise for that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Can I just finish with automatic number plate recognition, ANPR? ANPR is probably one of the most vital tools that An Garda Síochána can use. We had it on a system in Duleek as part of a community CCTV programme but had to take it off because of the regulations. The Commissioner asked us to take it off. It was a shame because it is a quick way to solve crime. It is easy to get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I apologise but I have been in and out to another committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Thank you. I have been an advocate for the local authorities having a strategic policy committee on European affairs since I came into the Houses. Some local authorities are very good at drawing down money and there are those that are not at the races at all. Putting in place a European affairs team in each local authority is very important, not just the project officers, but the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Sharon Keogan: It represents 3,300 organisations throughout the country and it does fantastic work. In regard to the Access Europe fund, €12 million has been drawn down. Is The Wheel the only organisation working on that fund or does it have a team around it? That is what I would like to know. I know The Wheel does its thing once a year in Croke Park. Is there any way - this applies to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Sharon Keogan: I have spoken to the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, on this. He is quite keen on putting in European officers at regional levels, which I think is still a little bit distant from the local authorities. How would The Wheel feel about European officers or project managers within the organisation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Sharon Keogan: Would it be one person or a team?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Sharon Keogan: We are missing out.