Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
386. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received a request from the Garda Commissioner for funding for the issuing of body cameras to each garda; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44690/18]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the provision of equipment for An Garda Síochána, including specialist equipment such as body worn cameras.
I have to date not received a request from the Garda authorities for funding for body cameras for issue to operational members of An Garda Síochána.
I have, however, been informed by the Garda authorities that a working group within An Garda Síochána is considering the operational, legal and financial issues connected with body cameras and is overseeing the development of a business case on the matter. I understand that upon approval by the Garda Commissioner, any final business case will be submitted to my Department for consideration.
