LATEST: Garda Síochána say rules around phone tapping strengthened in recent years

It is reported a significant number of innocent people had their phones tapped by Gardaí.

Update 9pm: An Garda Síochána said the procedures and rules around phone tapping have been strengthened in recent years.

Allegations emerged today that a significant number of people - who were not under any suspicion by Gardaí - had their calls monitored.