I propose to take Questions Nos. 751 and 752 together.
As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including by arranging for the training of the members and civilian staff of An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the State Claims Agency provides indemnity to all Designated State Authorities - which includes An Garda Síochána.This indemnity applies in respect of any claims for personal injury (including those to passengers, service users, the public and employees) and third party property damage associated with authorised use of Garda Vehicles on approved Garda business.
I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the other matters raised by the Deputy and I will write to the Deputy on receipt of same.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.