Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017
208. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the overtime budget for the Limerick and Tipperary Garda divisions for 2015 to 2018; the allocation and spend of this budget by Garda rank; the overtime spent on Operation Thor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52647/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the allocation and management of the Garda overtime budget is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner having due regard to the available resources and his operational needs.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the overtime expenditure in the Limerick and Tipperary Garda Divisions for 2015 – 2017 (Jan-Nov) is outlined in the following tables:
Limerick Division
|
Rank |
2015 |
2016 |
Jan-Nov 2017 |
|
Garda |
€1,075,433 |
€1,041,173 |
€1,662,601 |
|
Sergeant |
€305,727 |
€331,580 |
€453,128 |
|
Inspector |
€81,578 |
€99,282 |
€135,423 |
|
Civilian |
€6,280 |
€11,437 |
€12,885 |
|
Total |
€1,469,018 |
€1,483,472 |
€2,264,037 |
Tipperary Division
|
Rank |
2015 |
2016 |
Jan-Nov 2017 |
|
Garda |
€540,799 |
€979,972 |
€1,382,473 |
|
Sergeant |
€269,154 |
€362,681 |
€466,477 |
|
Inspector |
€51,916 |
€74,260 |
€106,943 |
|
Civilian |
€6,733 |
€5,098 |
€10,444 |
|
Total |
€868,602 |
€1,422,011 |
€1,966,387 |
The overtime expenditure on Operation Thor in the Limerick and Tipperary Garda Divisions for 2015-2017 (Jan-Nov) is outlined in the following table:
|
Division |
2015 |
2016 |
Jan-Nov 2017 |
|
Limerick |
€50,918 |
€285,443 |
€120,591 |
|
Tipperary |
€519 |
€236,266 |
€145,553 |
