Police to share data across EU

POLICE forces from any EU state can request DNA samples from citizens in Ireland under new EU rules.

Police to share data across EU

Also, officers from member states investigating specific crimes here can wear their own uniforms and carry weapons.

Comprehensive new rules on the sharing of information to assist in tackling crime were agreed by EU justice ministers yesterday.

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