10,000 requests to access citizens’ personal records

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern yesterday admitted he thought the 10,000 requests made by gardaí last year to access citizens’ personal records sounded a large figure.

However, he said he had received assurances from the judge appointed to monitor such activity the proper procedures had been observed.

Mr Ahern was responding to questions on the issue in the Dáil from Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte.