Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:1428. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full-year cost of recruiting two additional full-time civilian groom staff for the Garda mounted unit. [43390/22]
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, which includes recruitment and the management of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Mounted Unit (GMU) is based at Áras an Úachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 and falls under the remit of Assistant Commissioner, Organised & Serious Crime. The operational control of the GMU is overseen by Detective Chief Superintendent, Operational Support Services.
Point 1 of the relevant salary scale for the positions referred to is €29,998. Full year salary costs (assuming appointed at the start of January) for two roles would be €59,996 (excluding PRSI and any other pay related or recruitment costs).