Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans for the automatic fingerprint identification system to become live at Coolock Garda Station, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21921/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The current Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), which went live in October 2007, is designed to meet both Garda and immigration requirements. The Garda Síochána has selected a number of locations, based on operational requirements, where the electronic capture of prints will be facilitated. In all other locations, fingerprints will continue to be captured and be forwarded to the Garda Technical Bureau for input to the system. I am advised by the Garda Síochána that there are no plans to extend the electronic system to Coolock Garda station.