Tánaiste backs plans for facial recognition technology

The Green Party has expressed concerns about the use of facial recognition and say it is “far too complex" to be dealt with by way of an amendment to an existing act.

Micheál Martin: 'I do understand concerns that people have, but I favour the use of facial recognition in very selected, specific circumstances.' Picture: Moya Nolan

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has sided with Justice Minister Simon Harris in a Government rift over plans to introduce facial recognition technology.

Mr Harris is pushing to introduce the technology as part of legislation that would allow use of body-worn cameras.