Thomas Pringle
Question:
207. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice the details of guidelines or policies governing the use of automated weapons systems and robotics by An Garda Síochána; and if no such guidelines or policies exist, the reason therefore. [29001/20]
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I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on the information sought by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when the report is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question Number 207 for answer on 07 October 2020, in which you requested “the details of guidelines or policies governing the use of automated weapons systems and robotics by An Garda Síochána; and if no such guidelines or policies exist, the reason therefor”. You will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and to contact you again.
On foot of these consultations, I can inform you that An Garda Síochána, for policy and security reasons, does not comment on matters of security.
I hope this information is of assistance.
