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

Re-taking of samples under Part 3

30. Where a sample taken from a person under section 27 or 29 proves to be insufficient or was inadequately labelled or, for any other good reason, a member of the Garda Síochána considers that it is necessary for a second or further such sample to be taken from the person, a second or further sample may be taken from him or her in accordance with the section concerned.