Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 April 2019
113. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has consulted with An Garda Síochána and other emergency services in the context of their changing needs in respect of digital radio services; if new requirements have been identified by them in advance of a new provider being contracted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17952/19]
View answerOfficials of my Department are engaged in a procurement exercise to establish a new replacement framework for the delivery of a nation-wide, narrowband, secure, managed digital radio service for voice and data purposes and for the supply of associated services. My officials solicited the views and requirements of all agencies currently using, and those who may use this network in the future, for inclusion in the RFT documents. A project group comprised of representatives from An Garda Síochána and other emergency services bodies has overseen and inputted into the drafting of RFT documents including technical and operational requirements.
