Patrick Costello
Question:1068. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of specialist interviewers under the joint working protocol with Tusla currently in An Garda Síochána. [57393/23]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role.
I have been informed that since March 2023, and the recommencement of the joint training protocol, 23 Tusla personnel have competed the five-day training.
The Deputy should note that these five days form part of 'Stage 1 – Module 1' of the 24-month Specialist Interviewer Training Programme undertaken by members of An Garda Síochána.
Prior to 2023, under previous joint training protocol attendance, less than 10 Tusla Personnel had fully completed the 24-month Specialist Interviewer Training Programme, while less than 10 Tusla Personnel are still at Stage 2 (Supervision) of the Programme.