Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
869. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of increasing funding to the Garda national economic crime bureau by 10%, 20% and 30%, respectively. [33742/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the allocation and management of Garda resources, including the allocation of expenditure, is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner having due regard to his operational needs. As Minister, I have no role in the matter.
I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the estimate requested has been based on the actual expenditure for the Economic Crime Bureau in 2017.
On that basis, and assuming the specified percentage increases in funding for the bureau, the total cost of the Bureau would be approximately €6.2 million (total cost including a 10% increase); €6.76 million (total cost including a 20% increase) or €7.3 million (total cost including a 30% increase).
