Three-year backlog on examining digital devices a ‘critical weakness’ for gardaí

The three year backlog to examine digital devices is a ‘critical weakness’ for gardai, a Policing Authority report has said (NIall Carson/PA)

The three-year backlog to examine digital devices, which includes child abuse imagery, is a “critical weakness” for gardai, a Policing Authority report has said.

The Policing Authority said warned of their “enduring concern” is the continuing backlog to electronic devices following the seizure of items.