Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016
89. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who have been trained to conduct specialist child interviews as part of the joint protocol with the Health Service Executive, by region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11771/16]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and training of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts, the various Garda national units and of course Garda Headquarters. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.
In relation to the specific information requested by the Deputy, I have sought that information from the Garda Commissioner and on receipt, I will write directly to the Deputy.
