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Should Gardaí be allowed to access our phones?

Legislation has been approved to allow Gardaí increased capacity to intercept digital communicat...

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12.32 21 Jan 2026


Should Gardaí be allowed to access our phones?


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12.32 21 Jan 2026


Legislation has been approved to allow Gardaí increased capacity to intercept digital communications.

However, the Irish Council of Civil Liberties has criticised the move as “profoundly intrusive.”

So, what could this legislation mean for Gardaí, and more importantly what can it mean for the general public?

Joining Andrea to discuss is former Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan, as well as listeners.


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