Fiches Belges: Irlande

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. The spontaneous exchange of information usually takes place during the investigation of offences. These exchanges of information generally take place on a police-to-police basis prior to arrest.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

No. In the context of spontaneous exchange of information, the question of a mutual assistance request does not arise.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Prosecution Service/Police/Revenue. The Garda Commissioner (Police Chief), where the information is required for information/intelligence purposes only or the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform where it is required for use as evidence. If the information given is subsequently required for use as evidence a formal request to the Central Authority must be made. The practical procedures for the execution of this measure are made by An Garda Siochana (Irish Police Force).

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

N/A

Accepted languages for the request/decision

English/Irish

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N/A

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A