Sarah Harte: Fast-tracking facial recognition technology laws would be irresponsible

Introducing one of the most privacy-intrusive tools in policing needs careful scrutiny and a comprehensive public consultation

The whole area of artificial intelligence and its legal regulation is in flux. It is not the time to rush legislation through the back door. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA 

Last week was a tough week for An Garda Síochána. The acquittal of Gerard Hutch was followed quickly by a revelation about how a member of Gsoc (now resigned) attended a party to celebrate Hutch’s acquittal, which did little to inspire confidence in the force.

Not easy if you are rank and file, out beating the streets doing a tough job.