Paul Donnelly
Question:389. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the duration of each category of firearm training that takes place in either Garda HQ or the Garda Training College, in tabular form. [29009/24]
View answerThursday, 4 July 2024
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51.
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 389 of 4 July 2024 where you sought: “The duration of each category of firearm training that takes place in either Garda HQ or the Garda Training College, in tabular form.”
You will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available, and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the requested information was to hand.
As you will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business. This includes training and HR matters. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in these matters.
The table below, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out in tabular form, the duration of each category of firearm training that takes place in either Garda HQ or the Garda Training College.
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GARDA FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT COURSES |
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FIREARMS COURSE |
DURATION |
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Basic Sig Course (Pistol) |
5 Days |
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Basic Walther Course (Pistol) |
5 Days |
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Basic MP7 Course (Sub-Machine Gun) |
5 Days |
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Basic H&K 416 Course (Rifle) |
5 Days |
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Pistol Conversion Course |
3 Days |
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Refresher Sig Course (Pistol) |
1/2 Day |
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Refresher Walther Course (Pistol) |
1/2 Day |
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Refresher MP7 Course (Sub-Machine Gun) |
1/2 Day |
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Refresher H&K 416 Course (Rifle) |
1/2 Day |
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Basic Taser Course |
3 Days |
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Basic 40mm Launcher Course |
2 Days |
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Refresher Taser Course |
1/2 Day |
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Refresher 40mm Launcher Course |
1/2 Day |
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FATS Training (Judgmental) |
1/2 Day |
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FATAC (Firearms And Tactics Awareness Course) |
3 Days |
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FSAC (Firearms Safety Awareness Course) |
1 Day |
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UN FSAC |
2 Days |
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Close Protection Course |
5 Days |
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Firearms Instructor Course |
6 weeks |