Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 December 2004
65 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on what he intends to spend the 2% increase in equipment for the Garda that was announced in the Estimates in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32565/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2005 Estimates provision of almost €1.109 billion for the Garda Síochána shows a €53.659 million or 5.1% increase over the provision for the year 2004. It is intended to spend all of this amount in 2005.
The Garda Vote covers expenditure on a wide range of items such as salaries, training, post and telecommunication services, office machinery, other office supplies, clothing, transport and communications equipment and so forth. It is not possible to list all of the equipment that may be purchased by the Garda Síochána during 2005.
