05 December 2025
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan is moving forward on his commitment to introduce electronic monitoring (EM) for appropriate categories of offenders.
Minister O’Callaghan committed to the publication of a Request for Tender (RFT) for the provision of an electronic monitoring service provider by the end of 2025. This Request for Tender has now been published.
The Department of Justice is tendering for an EM service provider for a 12-month pilot phase, which will focus on individuals on temporary release nationally and those admitted to bail in a pilot area. It is proposed to utilise up to 50 electronic tags during this phase.
The pilot approach will allow for processes and procedures to be tested before a wider scale national rollout, while also supporting the agencies involved to build capability and knowledge of the EM system. Insights from the pilot will inform any future national rollout and procurement.
Minister O’Callaghan secured funding of €2.1m in Budget 2026 for the project to allow for staffing, procurement, and other set up costs.
The closing date for the RFT is 16 January 2026 at 5pm. The Request for Tender can be accessed at: European Dynamics – View CfT Workspace
