Oireachtas Bill Digest: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (data.oireachtas.ie)

• Bill published 11 December 2025, Second Stage 18 December 2025.
• Introduces 'biometric analysis' by Garda personnel, distinct from 'biometric identification'.
• No database established; future legislation promised for retrospective and live identification.
• New codes of practice for biometric analysis require Oireachtas approval.
• Amends consultation requirements for minor code changes and expands judge's review role.

"The Oireachtas Library & Research Service published a digest of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025, which was published on 11 December 2025 and scheduled for Second Stage debate on 18 December 2025. The bill amends the 2023 Act to allow Garda personnel to carry out biometric analysis, distinct from biometric identification, with no database established but future legislation promised. It also modifies consultation requirements for minor code changes and introduces codes of practice for biometric analysis subject to Oireachtas approval."