Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2004
196 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of administrative posts which are being carried out partly or in full by gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23041/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that there are currently 373 Garda personnel employed in administrative posts based on those personnel who are in receipt of designated post and ex gratia allowance and as such are employed on administrative duties.
In 2001, the Government approved the civilianisation of 496 administrative throughout posts throughout the Garda Síochána. These included administrative posts in headquarters, branches and in the various offices located in divisions and districts. The figure also includes posts in some sections of the Technical Bureau, transport details and telecommunications that are suitable for civilianisation.
My Department is currently reviewing these figures in conjunction with the Department of Finance and Garda management.
197 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda hours which are spent on an annual basis in inputting incident reports and other data into the PULSE system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23042/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities that the number of hours spent annually in inputting incidents reports and other data into the PULSE system is not recorded.
