Advertisement

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Gardaí To Be Given Powers To 'Spy' On Mobile Phones

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has presented new legislation to Cabinet that will allow gardaí to...
Square1
Today FM

5:10 PM - 21 Jan 2026



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Gardaí To Be Given Powers To 'Spy' On Mobile Phones

Square1
Today FM

5:10 PM - 21 Jan 2026

Listen to this episode



Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has presented new legislation to Cabinet that will allow gardaí to use controversial technology to gain access to encrypted messages on services such as WhatsApp.

Some politicians and groups are concerned about the potential abuse of the technology against members of the public.

Pat Leahy, former Assistant Garda Commissioner and Olga Cronin, Surveillance and Human Rights Senior Policy Officer, Irish Council for Civil Liberties, debate the issue.

To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.


Read more about

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Related Podcasts

Culture Club: Tanya Sweeney

00:32:04

Culture Club: Tanya Sweeney

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:32:04


Trump Demands 'Immediate Negot...

00:20:47

Trump Demands 'Immediate Negotiations' For US Purchase Of Greenland

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:20:47


Gift Grub: Trump

00:04:59

Gift Grub: Trump

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

00:04:59


Did You Know That Mischa Barto...

00:07:03

Did You Know That Mischa Barton Was In This Iconic 90's Thriller?

Dave Moore

00:07:03