Catherine Murphy
Ceist:602. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of full-time forensic speech analysts employed by An Garda Síochána. [17719/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 5 April 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, the information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to your Parliamentary Question (No. 602 of 5 April 2022) where you sought: “The number of full-time forensic speech analysts employed by An Garda Síochána.”.
As you will recall, I sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand.
As you will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who has responsibility to carry on and manage and control generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment, training and appointment of its members and civilian staff. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the organisation does not employ forensic speech analysts but engages appropriate external expertise and services as required.
I hope that this information is of assistance.