Catherine Murphy
Question:151. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of stinger courses held for gardaí within DMR in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the duration of this course. [29930/23]
View answerWednesday, 21 June 2023
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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. 151 of 21 June 2023 where you sought: “To ask the Minister for Justice the number of stinger courses held for Gardaí within DMR in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the duration of this course.”
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 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.
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 a total of 49 stinger training courses were held for members within the DMR for the years in question, which includes 19 courses in 2022 and 30 courses in 2023, up to the 16 June.
I am advised that the stinger course is currently one full day which includes both class room and practical based learning.
I trust this information is of assistance.