Garda Training

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Questions (466)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

466. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who have undertaken intoxilyser training courses in November 2012; the number who will undertake the training in December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54411/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that a total of 17 members have been trained in Evidential Breath Testing Training in November 2012. It is anticipated that approximately 60 Garda members will undertake this training in December 2012.