An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Questions (305)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

305. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if solutions to the rising cost of running the swimming pool in Templemore Garda college have been explored with the Garda Commissioner, other than the closures of the pool, which will impact water safety for children in particular due to the inability to provide water safety courses locally, which has been the norm for over 50 years in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54435/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I refer the Deputy to the responses to questions Nos 302 to 304, inclusive, in which he will note that access by private operators to the swimming pool is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the College Authorities in Templemore.

The matter of running costs and decisions around the opening and closing of the swimming pool at the Garda Training College Templemore are a matter for An Garda Síochána and the College authorities.