Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017
186. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the status of on the Garda mobility strategy as referenced in the Garda modernisation and renewal programme 2016 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50749/17]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda mobility strategy aims to provide frontline members will greater connectivity to back office systems harnessing the power of mobile technology.
It is intended that the mobile devices will enable Garda members and staff to be more efficient and effective by having mobile access to relevant core policing applications, a wide-range of up to date information and the ability to input and update information in real time. It is also intended to facilitate greater quality of data input, accountability, transparency and governance.
A pilot of the system in Limerick is intended to complete in Q1 2018.
