Garda Operations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2010

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Questions (202)

George Lee

Question:

267 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda hours spent as a result of a licensed premises (details supplied) on Friday and Saturday nights; the way this compares to similar licensed premises in the area that have late opening hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5520/10]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

Details of the allocation of policing hours relating to the operation of licensed premises are not readily available and could only be obtained by the disproportionate use of Garda administrative resources.