Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
Ceist:
331. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of evidential-breath-testing machines currently in use in the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49352/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra
I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this 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 Parliamentary Question No. 331 of 6 October 2022 where you sought:
“The number of evidential-breath-testing machines currently in use in the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda Division.”
As you will recall, I had 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), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Under this legislation, the allocation of Garda resources, including equipment, is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in these decisions.
I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources and equipment under continual review to ensure their optimum use in light of identified operational needs and emerging crime trends.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are two evidential-breath-testing machines currently in use in the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda Division, one in Kilkenny District and one in Carlow District.
