Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2017
40. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel currently engaged in cyber crime policing in An Garda Síochána, both attested gardaí and civilians. [23744/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra45. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Garda cyber crime bureau was established; the number of personnel in same to date in 2017; and the rank of each garda member involved. [23775/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra46. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of regional cyber crime units that have been established; the regions that have one; the number of personnel in each regional cyber crime unit to date in 2017; and the rank of each garda member involved. [23776/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 40, 45 and 46 together.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources within the organisation, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Commissioner that the allocation of resources is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime trends, demographics, and security assessments relating to the area in question so as to ensure optimal use is made of Garda human resources.
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy on receipt of same.
