As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including training and HR matters. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am informed that the tables in the attached document, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the information requested by the Deputy.
Driving Courses - 2022
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Garda College
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Course
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No. Participants
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Duration Days
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4 x 4
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*
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4
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CBD1
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156
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1
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CBD2
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361
|
10
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CBD3
|
32
|
15
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HGV CAT C1
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*
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5
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HGV Cat C
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*
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0
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Van/Personnel Carrier
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*
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4
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Trailer Towing
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*
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4
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Motorcycle Familiarisation 1200 cc
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*
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1
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1 Day Van Familiarisation
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56
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1
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Command Vehicle
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*
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0
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Automatic Familiarisation
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*
|
0
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Category D Bus
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*
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0
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|
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Garda HQ
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Course
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No. Participants
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Duration Days
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4 x 4
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37
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4
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CBD1
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183
|
1
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CBD2
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146
|
10
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CBD3
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*
|
0
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HGV CAT C1
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*
|
5
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HGV Cat C
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*
|
10
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Van/Personnel Carrier
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31
|
4
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Trailer Towing
|
17
|
4
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Motorcycle Familiarisation 1200 cc
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*
|
0
|
1 Day Van Familiarisation
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19
|
1
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Command Vehicle
|
14
|
4
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Automatic Familiarisation
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*
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1
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Category D Bus
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*
|
10
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Driving Courses - January 2023
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Garda College
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Course
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No. Participants
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Duration Days
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CBD1
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47
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1
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CBD2
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55
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10
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CBD3
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*
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15
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*denotes less than 10
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Garda HQ
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Course
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No. Participants
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Duration Days
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CBD1
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172
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1
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