Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:861. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full year cost of providing all front-line gardaí with body cameras. [33732/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (861)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the provision of equipment for An Garda Síochána including specialist equipment such as body worn cameras. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that a working group is currently researching and exploring options for the potential use of body worn cameras in An Garda Síochána. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that this working group is examining issues including current legislation, the procurement process, storage of data and solutions in other jurisdictions.
I understand that the Garda authorities are not yet in a position to estimate the overall cost of a potential rollout of body cameras.