Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018
276. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that have received specialist training to interview children as witnesses, victims and suspects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23131/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 training and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
I have requested the specific information sought by the Deputy from the Commissioner and I will write to him on receipt of same.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
