Garda Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2006

Tuesday, 28 February 2006

Ceisteanna (402)

Enda Kenny

Ceist:

433 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the numbers employed in the section dealing with the PULSE system located at Davitt House, Castlebar; the breakdown of grade and skill level; the location from which each employee was transferred; the number to be employed in the section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8226/06]

Freagraí scríofa

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

There are 50 civilian staff members working in the Garda Information Service Centre, GISC, Castlebar, comprising one principal officer, two assistant principal officers, 12 higher executive officers, 12 executive officers, six staff officers and 17 clerical officers. The majority of these staff have transferred from the Department of Agriculture and Food in Castlebar. The remainder have relocated from the Department of Agriculture and Food and other Departments in Ballina, Galway and Dublin. A further 20 staff members are due to transfer into the GISC on 10 March. It is envisaged that when fully operational, the GISC will employ approximately 160 staff.