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Facial Recognition Tech "Major Deterrent" Against Further Violence - Junior Minister

Monday, 27 November 2023 12:43

A proposal to introduce the technology will be brought forward this week.

It is absolutely crazy that Gardaí can turn up at a riot, and be the only ones there without a camera. 

That's the opinion of the Minister for Further and Higher Education who says legislation will be passed swiftly to provide every member of the force with a body-cam. 

A proposal to introduce controversial facial recognition technology will also be brought forward by the Government this week.

Simon Harris believes An Garda Siochana must be given greater support:

Introducing facial recognition technology for Gardaí would be seen as a "major deterrent" against further violence on the streets occurring.

That's the view of Minister of State and Kildare South TD Martin Heydon, who also says the role of Gardaí needs to be strengthened. 

Labour's Aodhán Ó Riordáin has said the proposal will not solve the issue of ongoing violence in Dublin. 

Deputy Heydon says the legislation would not be a silver bullet: 

He says the Government will need to learn lessons from Thursday night's unrest: 

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