Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
475. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of stinger training courses held for gardaí within the Wexford division in the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9490/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested the information sought by the Deputy, however, 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.
As you are aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including arrangements for training within the organisation. As you may also be aware, under the new Operating Model the Wexford/Wicklow divisions are being amalgamated. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the allocation of training courses takes place on a divisional basis with Garda members selected by local management. I am also informed that no stinger training courses were held in Wexford division in the years in question.
I am however advised that in Q3 & Q4 2022, 4 Garda members were trained as stinger instructors in Wexford/Wicklow divisions, 2 members per division.
I am also advised that the available stinger trainers across the Wexford/Wicklow divisions will be deployed to provide training, which is being planned for all Roads Policing units and frontline units in Q3 & Q4 2023.
I trust this information is of assistance.
