Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:898. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of an additional analyst within the cyber crime unit. [33773/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, 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 by arranging for the recruitment and training of the members of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources and distribution of personnel are a matter for the Commissioner, in light of the availability of resources and his identified operational demands. I understand that Garda management keeps these matters under review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure optimum use is made of the available resources.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the estimated salary cost of an additional analyst within the cyber-crime unit is approximately € 57,300. This estimate is based on the mid-point of the Higher Executive Officer pay scale and includes an estimate of Employer’s PRSI.