Catherine Murphy
Question:374. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the amount that An Garda Síochána has spent on replacement of musical instruments for the Garda band to date in 2023. [50942/23]
View answerTuesday, 21 November 2023
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Unfortunately it has not been possible to collate the requested information in the time requested. I will revert to the Deputy when the information is available.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 374 of 21 November 2023 where you sought: “To ask the Minister for Justice the amount that An Garda Síochána has spent on replacement of musical instruments for the Garda band to date in 2023.”
As you will recall, I had sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities, and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand.
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, including instruments for the Garda band. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that to date in 2023, no expenditure has been incurred for the replacement of musical instruments for the Garda band.
I trust this information is of assistance.