Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 May 2018
105. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 21 March 2018, when a reply will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19225/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will appreciate that the management of the Garda Vote is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner as the accounting officer for An Garda Síochána. Further, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources including the awarding of contracts are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. In this context, the Commissioner is fully accountable to the Public Accounts Committee and the Comptroller and Auditor General in relation the Garda Vote.
As indicated in my interim response to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 21 March 2018, unfortunately, I was not in a position to provide the specific information sought in the time available. Information was provided to my Department but further detail has been requested to ensure a complete reply. This information is now being compiled and I will supply it directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
