Future rioters could face 10-year prison sentence under new laws

Bill will allow gardaí to use Facial Recognition Technology in specific circumstances and more heavily punish those who take part in riots and violent disorder

A Garda car set on fire during the Dublin riots. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Participants in future riots could face a 10-year prison sentence or an unlimited fine under new laws.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has received Government approval to publish the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2023.