Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 June 2024
285. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of motorcycle escort courses held for gardaí within roads policing units in 2023 and to date in 2024; the duration of these courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26785/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including Garda training matters. As Minister, I have no role in this regard.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that training courses available from the Garda College are provided on a needs basis, and with regard to the operational requirements of the Garda organisation.
The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of Garda members by Division who attended the Motorcycle Escort course in 2023 and to date in 2024. I am informed that each course was conducted over a five day period.
|
Date of Training |
Division |
No. Of Members Trained |
|
13/02/2023 |
TRAFFIC DIVISION (DMR) |
3 |
|
(1 COURSE) |
DMR EAST |
1 |
|
|
DMR WEST |
1 |
|
20/02/2023 |
TRAFFIC DIVISION (DMR) |
4 |
|
(1 COURSE) |
DMR NORTH CENTRAL |
1 |
|
2 COURSES IN 2023 |
TOTAL MEMBERS TRAINED 2023 |
10 |
|
08/04/2024 |
DMR SOUTH CENTRAL |
1 |
|
(1 COURSE) |
KILDARE |
2 |
|
|
TRAFFIC DIVISION (DMR) |
2 |
|
13/5/2024 |
CAVAN/MONAGHAN |
2 |
|
(1 COURSE) |
DONEGAL |
3 |
|
2 COURSES IN 2024 |
TOTAL MEMBERS TRAINED 2024 |
10 |
