John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

To reiterate, the system of approvals was deemed appropriate where the use of tracking devices is regarded as less intrusive. From a practical and operational point of view, it is important to try to get the balance right with regard to the necessity for fast action and, on the other side, the reporting and safeguards. It is not just a question of a tracking device being switched on for four months and away we go. There is much more to it than that.

With regard to Senator Regan's point, I am informed that written forms are being prepared for that purpose.