Jim O'Keeffe
Ceist:51 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice whether he proposes to introduce legislation on phonetapping; and, if so, when.
Written Answers. - Phonetapping Legislation.
As Deputies will be aware, the Programme for Government 1989-1993 contains a commitment to introduce legislation to regulate the interception of telephone communications. It is my intention in line with that commitment to have appropriate legislation prepared as soon as possible. Deputies will appreciate that with the very heavy legislative programme of the Government it would not be possible for me to give a precise indication as to when that legislation will be ready.