An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2023

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Questions (534, 536)

Paul Donnelly

Question:

534. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of basic M3 shotgun courses that were held for armed Garda personnel to date in 2023. [54746/23]

Paul Donnelly

Question:

536. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Steyr rifle refresher courses that were held for armed Garda personnel to date in 2023. [54748/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

I propose to take Questions Nos. 534 and 536 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all matters related to the training of Garda members. As Minister I have no role in these matters.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that were no basic M3 shotgun courses, and five Steyr precision rifle refresher courses, held in 2023.