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Facial recognition technology

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<p>In the wake of the Dublin riots, Justice Minister Helen McEntee received Government approval to fasttrack the publication of the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2023, which will allow An Garda Síochána to use FRT in specific circumstances. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/© RollingNews.ie</p>

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Safeguards in Garda facial recognition technology bill do not go far enough — IHREC 
IHREC says use of biometric identification and facial recognition technologies represents 'radical upturn in the policing powers of the State'
<p>Justice Minister Helen McEntee defended her record in the job, saying she has worked to crack down on domestic abuse and gender-based violence.</p>

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Helen McEntee hopes to keep justice portfolio in Cabinet reshuffle
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                <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Dáil committee to scrutinise the draft Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) bill, which serves to add the use of FRT to agreed legislation for the introduction of Garda body cameras as standard in Ireland.</span>
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Use of Garda body cameras will be 'ineffective and inherently flawed'
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Plans to expand laws on use of facial recognition technology
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Facial recognition technology being used to identify images of children online
Facial recognition technology being used to identify images of children online

Facial recognition technology is being used to identify girls who have unknowingly had their images uploaded on image-sharing and pornographic sites, says Childwatch.

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