Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2009
307 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the timescale to introduce arrangements to end the requirement of members of the Garda Síochána to take a handwritten note of interviews which are being electronically recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41753/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs I indicated in my reply to Question 114 of 10th November, a complex range of training, technological, financial and legal issues must be addressed before the changeover referred to by the Deputy could take place. The Garda Síochána are at an advanced stage in developing proposals for the operational aspects of a new system. Because of the complexities involved, it is likely that any new system would initially be introduced on a pilot basis to allow all the operational and legal aspects to be fully tested and evaluated. This is a matter which is being pursued by the Garda authorities and, given the extensive operational and other issues involved, it is not possible to indicate when the relevant work will be completed.
