Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
487. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which the cost of the fingerprinting service provided by An Garda Síochána is arrived at; if the fee is based on a cost-of-service basis or if this creates a revenue stream; the way in which the money received for these payments is spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45791/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána, including the setting of administrative fees for certain services. As Minister, I have no role in relation to this matter.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that fees charged for the taking of fingerprints for purposes other than crime investigation are €60 for the first set of fingerprints and €30 for each subsequent set.
I am further informed by the Garda authorities that the fees charged are intended to recoup the administrative costs involved. All fees collected are lodged and accounted for as appropriations in aid in the Garda Vote.
