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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2022

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Questions (707)

Martin Kenny

Question:

707. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice the estimated cost of equipping an additional 100 gardaí per annum. [34047/22]

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Written answers

I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested by the Deputy, however this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once this information is to hand. 

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question No.707 of 28 June 2022 where you sought:
“The estimated cost of equipping an additional 100 Gardaí per annum”.
As you will recall, Minister McEntee sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand. The delay in responding is regretted.
As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the provision of uniforms and equipment to Garda members. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost of equipping an additional 100 Gardaí per annum would be in the region of €120,000.
Please note that this total cost includes the provision of the Garda uniform and standard equipment provided to all Garda members, which is listed below.
- Utility Belt
- Torch
- Handcuffs
- ASP Baton
- CS Spray
- Radio
- Stab vest
I hope that this information is of assistance.
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