Paul Donnelly
Question:507. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of WTE civilian equine instructors/trainers that work in the Garda mounted unit in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23096/23]
View answerTuesday, 16 May 2023
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána, including recruitment and the management of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised that there are no civilian equine instructors/trainers attached to the Garda Mounted Unit.
I am informed that all instruction and training is carried out by the two qualified Garda members attached to the unit.