Catherine Murphy
Question:575. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the amount spent on replacement of Garda public order equipment in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [24978/23]
View answerTuesday, 23 May 2023
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I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51.
As you will recall, Minister Harris had sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities, and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand. As I have now resumed office as Minister for Justice following my maternity leave, I am responding to your question. As you 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 the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that a total of €141,016.35 was spent by the Garda authorities on the replacement of Garda public order equipment in 2022 and a total of €701,319.31 has been spent in this year up to 23 May.
I trust this information is of assistance.