Fine Gael proposes electronic tagging of sex offenders while Fianna Fáil calls for public transport police force

Sources in the party have also indicated that Fine Gael is to legislate for new powers for gardaí to obtain passwords for electronic devices of criminals

Fianna Fáil is due to promise the recruitment of a further 5,000 gardaí over five years, with a medium-term plan to bring the strength of An Garda Síochána to 20,000. File picture

Fine Gael is proposing to introduce electronic tagging for sex offenders, as Fianna Fáil call for the introduction of a dedicated public transport police force.

Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are to launch their proposals on crime and justice on Friday morning.