Garda Interview Records.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Questions (53)

Joe Carey

Question:

132 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he proposes to take to deal with the problem of the free availability of Garda questioning videos resulting in serious intimidation of young persons in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/07]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

I would direct the Deputy's attention to section 56 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 which was commenced on 18 May 2007, which restricts the availability of Garda interview recordings.