Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
688 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the level of increases that has been allocated in the Garda Vote for overtime for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11204/04]
View answerThe 2004 overtime budget for the Garda Vote stands at €58.4 million. This figure represents an increase of €6.8 million, or 11.3%, on the 2003 allocation. In addition, a special allocation of nearly €7.5 million in overtime has been provided to deal with the security and policing demands of the Irish Presidency of the EU. This special allocation has ensured that normal policing resources will not be diverted during our six-month Presidency.
