Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2023
320. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Justice the estimated cost of providing four new crime prevention officers per annum, including all associated costs, such as administrative and technological support. [5842/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all human resource matters and recruitment. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters.
Within each Garda Division, there are specialist Crime Prevention Officers (CPOs). CPOs are trained to encourage, promote and advise on crime prevention in both private and business communities.
The estimated cost of providing four crime prevention officers is approximately €320,000 per annum. This includes the estimated cost of salary, fixed allowances, employer’s PRSI, technology equipment and licensing.
The salary is estimated using the midpoint of the current Garda Sergeant Salary scale. There may be additional costs for unsocial hours and any potential overtime payments in excess of standard briefing time which are not included in this estimate. No costs related to future pension costs are included.
