Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Section 47 already stipulates what can be included in a code of practice. Section 47(2) provides for An Garda Síochána to set out different provisions for different types of recording devices when drafting the codes. This means that what the Senator is seeking in amendments Nos.3 and 4 is already provided for. The codes of practice will not be included in the Bill directly; they will, however, be set out by An Garda Síochána and there will be a process that is clearly outlined in the Bill. In addition, the Garda Commissioner and his team must follow the latter when setting out the codes of practice.