Lack of Garda\u00ed Cyber Crime Unit Unacceptable<\/p>\n
Dublin South West representative Se\u00e1n Crowe TD has described revelations in the Garda Inspectorate Report Changing Policing in Ireland, that there is no Cyber Crime unit in An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na as unacceptable.<\/p>\n
Crowe claimed there is a serious backlog in the Computer Crime Investigation Unit in analysing computers and other technology and that has led directly to serious charges against alleged sex offenders and other alleged criminals being dropped.<\/p>\n
Deputy Se\u00e1n Crowe said:<\/p>\n
\n“The latest Garda Inspectorate’s report has highlighted serious failings within An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na including the failure to adequately resource the Computer Crime Investigation Unit of An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na and the revelation that there is still no Cyber Crime unit established.<\/p>\n
“18 months ago, my colleague P\u00e1draig Mac Lochlainn TD raised his concerns about the huge backlog in case work within the Computer Crime Investigation Unit with Minister Fitzgerald in the D\u00e1il chamber and was assured that it was receiving the urgent attention of her Department and senior Garda\u00ed.<\/p>\n
“Minister Fitzgerald now needs to clarify what progress has been made since it was revealed that the backlog in cases being examined by the unit was\u00a0 well over 1000, and equally worrying that potential sex offenders and other criminals were as a consequence having serious charges against them dropped.<\/p>\n
“The Minister needs to update crime victims about the status of the Computer Crime Investigation Unit and if it has been provided with the modern equipment that they clearly need to analyse and read encrypted computers.<\/p>\n
“She also needs to reassure the public that those individuals that exploit and peddle the most horrendous images of children and engage in criminal activity are being pursued and not\u00a0 given free rein because of a lack of expertise or technical resources.<\/p>\n
“It doesn\u2019t make any sense and is beyond my understanding as to why An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na has not established a dedicated Cyber Crime unit considering that this is considered to be the biggest threat to state security right across the globe. I\u00a0 raised this threat\u00a0 directly on a trip to the Curragh Military Camp only a week ago\u00a0 where I met with senior Defence Force officers.<\/p>\n
“The delay in resourcing and tackling these threats is unacceptable and is leaving our State and some of its most vulnerable young citizens open to the most horrendous exploitation.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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