Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
502. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been sought by the Garda Commissioner for training in the Garda national public order unit level 2 to commence in Q1 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61952/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Commissioner, as the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote under the Act, is also responsible for the economy and the efficiency of the Garda Síochána in using its resources. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions.
The Deputy will further be aware that funding for the Garda Vote is sought as part of the usual budgetary process. Budget 2023 provides in excess of an unprecedented €2.14 billion of funding to the Garda Vote.
To be of assistance I have contacted the Garda Authorities and have been advised that Public Order Operators Level 2 training is included in the 2023 training plan for An Garda Síochána. It should be noted that this training is delivered at a Regional level and that training will commence in Quarter 1 2023, subject to approval at Regional level within An Garda Síochána.
