It would allow gardai to remove masks if they “reasonably suspect” its use is intimidatory or intended to make it easier to commit a crime and avoid detection.
Potential laws to allow Gardaí ask people at protests to remove face masks or coverings is to be brought before cabinet.
It's a slight change to current laws in a situation where officers suspect they're being worn to prevent identification in a potential offence.
It would also allow Gardaí to seize the masks or coverings.
Christy Galligan, a former Garda sergeant, said it would help officers but there's a fine line to be tread.
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