Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
859. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of advanced motorcycle courses held for gardaí within the DMR north division to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36470/23]
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, including for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I have been advised by the Garda authorities there have been no advanced motorcycle courses within the DMR North to date in 2023.
AGS has two types of motorcycles, a standard and higher powered version. The higher powered motorcycle which would require the advanced course is not generally allocated to divisional policing. It would be the DMR Traffic Unit which holds these motorcycles and they have a remit across all of DMR.
