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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Questions (401)

Denise Mitchell

Question:

401. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of member training hours per annum that are allocated to core gardaí attached to the DMR northern division in each of the years 2009 to date in 2020, in tabular form. [9408/20]

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The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána.

I have requested information from An Garda Síochána on the matter requested by the Deputy and will write directly to the Deputy when it is received.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question Number 401 for answer on 3 June 2020, in which you requested the number of member training hours per annum that are allocated to core Gardaí attached to the DMR northern division in each of the years 2009 to date in 2020, in tabular form.
The Deputy will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the information was available.
The Garda College develops a core programme which is provided to members on prioritised topics. Topics can include Domestic Violence, Online Exploitation of Children, the Victims Directives, Custody Management and recent Case Law. Training is prioritised by the Training and Capabilities Governance Board who review the Garda College Training Plan which is provided on the basis of a training needs analysis each year.
The information requested from 2009 to date in 2020 is not readily to hand and would be extremely onerous to compile. As a result, this would necessitate an unwarranted expenditure of limited Garda time and resources.
The information that can be established in respect of training conducted by the Continuous Professional Development in the DMR North Division for the period 2014 – 2020 is appended to this letter.
I hope this information is of assistance.
Appendix:
Continuous Professional Development in the DMR North Division for the period 2014 – 2020:

Year

Course

Personnel Numbers Trained

Total Hours

2014

CORE CPD Programme

270

3240

2015

CORE CPD Programme

121

1452

2017

Performance and Accountability Framework

111

666

2018

Performance and Accountability Framework

125

750

2018

Code of ethics Training

791

3164

2019

Performance and Accountability Framework

236

1416

2019

Enterprise Contact Management

699

4194

2020

No training held due to Covid

0

0

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