Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
508. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1556 of 23 July 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities in order for this PQ to be answered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36381/24]
View answerI understand that Parliamentary Question No. 1556 of 23 July 2024 sought ‘the full breakdown of the Garda costs incurred for the UEFA Europa League Final held on 22 May 2024; if An Garda Síochána has sought to recoup any of these costs from UEFA.’
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister I play no role in these independent functions.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that €7.12 million is the cost incurred to date by An Garda Síochána in relation to the UEFA Europa League Final. This cost figure is operational and subject to change.
A breakdown of costs is below. Figures are in millions of euro.
|
Overtime |
Employer PRSI |
Unsocial allowances |
Travel & Subsistence |
Other Expenses |
Total |
|
4.86 |
0.56 |
0.49 |
0.04 |
1.17 |
€7.12 million |
For your information no recoupment from UEFA is being sought by An Garda Síochána. A letter of assurance was provided to UEFA that the State would cover costs incurred by An Garda Síochána for the Europa League Final.
