Garda Mounted Unit and Dog Unit

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 July 2012

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Ceisteanna (263)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

266 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of horses in the Garda mounted unit; his plans to increase this number; the number of dogs in the Garda dog unit; his plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35836/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.