Garda Equipment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004

Wednesday, 17 November 2004

Ceisteanna (374)

Gerard Murphy

Ceist:

414 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the ongoing controversy regarding the standard of Garda equipment, his officials, the gardaí or the Department of Transport have brought to his attention a proposal made by a company (details supplied); if these solutions are being considered; if not, the reason therefor. [29068/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The proposal made by the company to which the Deputy refers was received in my Department and forwarded to the Garda Síochána. The Garda authorities subsequently informed the company that any decision by the Garda Síochána to purchase equipment of the type offered will be subject to national and EU public procurement procedures.