Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the introduction of the recording of all telephone calls to Garda stations and the replies given in the interests of greater efficiency and public confidence in the Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30575/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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An Garda Síochána currently records Garda radio traffic and emergency 112/999 calls.

An Garda Síochána depends on the public to provide information to assist in preventing and detecting crime and such information is provided on a confidential basis, often by telephone.

Prisoners detained in custody in Garda Stations are entitled to telephone their family and their legal representatives and such calls are made in private.

I am not aware of any plans to record all telephone calls to Garda stations.