Move to facial recognition technology 'makes perfect sense' - Ward

A draft law on the use of facial recognition technology - known as FRT - will be published by the Government today. The proposed legislation would allow Gardaí use the technology when searching CCTV footage, which the Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said is vital when it comes to investigating serious crime. Kieran was joined by Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Lorna Bogue, Leader of An Rabharta Glas to discuss..

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17.37 14 Dec 2023

Move to facial recognition technology 'makes perfect sense' - Ward

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A draft law on the use of facial recognition technology - known as FRT - will be published by the Government today.

The proposed legislation would allow Gardaí use the technology when searching CCTV footage, which the Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said is vital when it comes to investigating serious crime.

Kieran was joined by Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Lorna Bogue, Leader of An Rabharta Glas to discuss..