Garda bodycam controversy as Greens attempts to block introducing facial recognition technology
Simon Harris has said that there are “some key issues you can't compromise on" as he used his final day as Justice Minister to double down on the need for “limited” use of facial recognition technology.
Minister Harris doubled down on the use of body cams on Thursday, saying FRT is required in some circumstances to solve crimes. “We have to allow our Gardaí use technology in certain circumstances linked with the most heinous of crimes. He said that it is “time to make a decision” on the technology as the “Gardaí can't wait any longer”.
Mr Harris said that the Green Party had “legitimate concerns” but there are “some key issues you can't compromise on when you're Minister of Justice”.
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