Garda Equipment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2006

Tuesday, 28 February 2006

Ceisteanna (365)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

396 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of mobile hand operated speed guns in existence here; and if all gardaí are trained in the use of these speed guns. [7748/06]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 408 laser type speed detection instruments deployed throughout the Garda Síochána. All personnel who operate these devices have received appropriate training.