Dunno about ye, but this is a funny statement. In the context of the Dwyer situation, I completely understand. Retention of data relating to a serious crime is one thing. But this statement from the minister goes a little far imo.
https://www.thejournal.ie/mcentee-gardai-graham-dwyer-judgement-data-retention-5736050-Apr2022/
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The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the light, the future is.
>“I would say this, I don’t think An Garda Síochána or any police force should have their hands tied behind their backs when it comes to fighting crime or when it comes to defending crime or putting criminals behind bars.
>“It’s important that there are safeguards, yes, it’s important that people’s privacy is protected, people’s personal data is protected.
>“At the same time we need to make sure that there’s no ability for individuals and criminals to hide behind that,” she said.
While it’s noted the importance of privacy, you’re just gonna say fuck that if there’s a slim chance you’re up to no good? Yeah that’s a slippery slope.
Somebody just saw the John Oliver show.
Not a fan. These rules exist for a reason and you don’t just remove them on a whim, to make the guards’ job easier. She’s out of her depth in this role and it shows. Not an unexpected view from FG though