Spying Ireland (Day 1) ... The rise of spyware in Ireland

James Bond-style spy-ware, such as hidden cameras and tracking devices, is now available cheaply to all, John Hearne reports in the first of a two-part series.

PARANOID? Worried your spouse is cheating, or your au pair has the children plonked in front of the TV? Is your teen posting dodgy comments on his Facebook?

Fear not. You can install a tracker on your partner’s car and monitor his movements on your smart phone.