Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
892. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí within the Kildare division who successfully completed the method of entry course in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and the duration of this course. [55519/22]
View answerAs you will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the training of members. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that no Gardaí in the Kildare Division have completed the Method of Entry course in 2021 and to date in 2022.
However, I understand that in 2021, a total of 14 Gardaí attached to the Newbridge Armed Support Unit, Kildare (Regional Unit) completed a 1 day Method of Entry recertification course.
