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Ireland plans law allowing law enforcement to use spyware

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Feed Name: The Record from Recorded Future News

Date Published: 2026-01-22

Date Updated: 2026-05-01

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The Irish government plans to draft legislation to permit law enforcement use of covert surveillance software and electronic scanning equipment, requiring court authorization and promising robust legal safeguards; the Department of Justice will work with the Attorney General and other agencies to develop the legal framework to strengthen lawful interception powers against serious crime and security threats.

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