Ireland
Phone register to help tackle crime
Monday, 23 July 2007 22:15
The Government is planning to introduce a register of all mobile phones to clamp down on drug dealing and criminal activity.
Anyone can currently buy a pay-as-you-go mobile phone without releasing personal details.
The Minister of State with special responsibility for Drugs Strategy, Pat Carey, says the register will help in the drive to combat crime.
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- Nine News: Colm Ó Mongain reports that civil liberties experts are critical of plans to register pay-as-you-go mobile phones
- Six One News: Colm Ó Mongain reports that civil liberties experts are critical of plans to register pay-as-you-go mobile phones
- News At One: Pat Carey, Minister of State, outlines the plan to register pay-as you-go mobile phones to keep a closer eye on drug dealers
