Public Services Card

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Ceisteanna (514)

Seán Sherlock

Ceist:

514. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána accepts the public services card as a form of identification for forms it administers and witnesses. [15169/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I must point out that I, as Minister, have no responsibility to direct Garda policies in relation to administration or identification documentation. Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) vests full control of An Garda Síochána in the Garda Commissioner and I as Minister have no power to interfere or intervene in such matters.

However, I can advise the Deputy I have asked the Garda Commissioner to provide information on the Question and when this is to hand, I will write to the Deputy directly.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.