Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014

Samples not to be taken from persons in custody of Garda Síochána other than in accordance with this Part

26. Subject to section 165 , a member of the Garda Síochána shall not, following the commencement of this Part, take, or cause to be taken, a sample for forensic testing from a person who is detained under any of the provisions referred to in section 9 (1) other than in accordance with this Part.