Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
141. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the legislation required to authorise the use of the automatic number plate recognition systems by An Garda Síochána traffic corps, as per the advice of the Attorney General; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21805/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Síochána are exploring options for the expansion and enhancement of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition System (ANPR) and as part of that process sought advices from the Office of the Attorney General. Those advices, which were copied to my Department, raised the issue of legislating for ANPR.
Arising from this, my Department is currently in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General on the need for legislation, and will carefully consider the final advices when they are received.
