Catherine Murphy
Ceist:603. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if all Garda members attached to community policing units have been issued with state-of-the-art frontline mobile devices. [17720/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 5 April 2022
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the allocation and distribution of resources. As Minister, I have no role in the matter.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that a total of 4875 mobility devices have been issued to frontline personnel in An Garda Síochána, with 550 devices issued directly by the National Community Engagement Bureau to community policing members.
I am informed that the mobility devices have been rolled out nationally to community policing personnel as well as roads policing, Juvenile Liaison Officers and Family Liaison Officers. I am advised that the Garda Mobility Programme is continuing across the organisation with the ultimate aim to provide all frontline members with mobility devices. The planned delivery of the Mobility Programme will continue throughout 2022.