Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
388. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardai within the DMR who successfully completed a HGV course in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and the duration of this course. [20643/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including Garda training. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the HGV training course is considered to be a specialised programme and is only provided occasionally and to a small number of Garda members on receipt of a business case for same. I am further informed that the HGV Category C1 course is four days in duration.
I am advised that fewer than 10 Garda members completed the HGV training course in the DMR in 2022. I am further informed that no Garda members have completed the HGV training course in 2023 and to date in 2024.
I am also advised that data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts less than ten for data protection reasons.
