Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 May 2012
144 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of outstanding warrants on PULSE as of this date nationwide; if he will provide a breakdown of the outstanding warrants by Garda districts from the PULSE system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26011/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra145 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average time it takes to serve a warrant; if there is an upper time limit on serving a warrant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26012/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra147 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of warrants currently outstanding for more than six months on the PULSE system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26014/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 144, 145 and 147 together.
I expect to receive a detailed report shortly from the Garda authorities which I have sought in relation to outstanding warrants. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.
146 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether An Garda Síochána has sufficient resources to ensure warrants are served without significant delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26013/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs (including the serving of warrants) and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
