Kildare South TD Martin Heydon says the role of Gardaí needs to be strengthened.
Introducing facial recognition technology for Gardaí would be seen as a "major deterrent" against further violence on the streets occurring.
That's the view of Minister of State and Kildare South TD Martin Heydon, who also says the role of Gardaí needs to be strengthened.
Labour's Aodhán Ó Riordáin has said the proposal will not solve the issue of ongoing violence in Dublin.
Deputy Heydon says the legislation would not be a silver bullet:

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