asked the Minister for Justice if he will ensure that, when a crime is committed or an emergency arises in any particular area, the Garda will request the immediate insertion in radio and television programmes of urgent announcements to alert the public in the area and to secure their co-operation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Urgent Garda Announcements.
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Mr. R. Burke
The extent to which the facilities of radio and television can be utilised for Garda purposes is a matter for assessment by the Garda themselves. The Garda regularly avail themselves of these facilities and I know of nothing that inhibits them from so doing.