Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
465. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of incidents that the Garda armed support unit was requested to attend in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30673/23]
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. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are unable to disclose details in respect of the Armed Support Unit, due to the impact on operational effectiveness and security. Therefore I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.
