An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Questions (591)

Niall Collins

Question:

591. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 2 February 2022, her views on whether it is best practice from a corporate governance and management perspective that An Garda Síochána is unable to provide the cost of any Garda operation; if she can request An Garda Síochána to provide a best estimate of the cost to date of Operation Foray given that this operation is being carried out by a national unit and in view of the fact that each Garda district and division operates a roster system to manage hours worked by members on specific duties and operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7868/22]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

As outlined in response to Parliamentary Questions No. 511 of 25 January 2022 and No. 117 of 2 February 2022, I have been advised by An Garda Síochána that it is not possible to provide the information sought.

As Minister, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on what is an ongoing Garda investigation.

I would, however, make the general point that An Garda Síochána has a responsibility to investigate crime without fear or favour, and that cost cannot be the determining factor in any investigation.