McEntee looks to beef up digital powers for tackling crime 

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is to seek Cabinet approval to draft new legislation strengthening An Garda Siochana’s digital powers to tackle crime.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is to seek Cabinet approval to draft new legislation strengthening An Garda Siochana’s digital powers to tackle crime.

The General Scheme for the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024 will ensure gardaí are given up-to-date and effective powers for gaining swift access to criminal evidence which is in digital form.