Paul Kehoe
Question:813. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice whether she can request An Garda Síochana to reconsider a decision (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35897/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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As 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 the effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions and am unable to seek to direct, or otherwise influence, the Commissioner in such matters.
As the Deputy can appreciate, it would therefore be inappropriate for me to seek to have the decision referred to reexamined or overturned.
While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.