Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
650. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost, if available to his Department, of the Garda policing operation associated with the recent Whitegate refinery protests in County Cork, including overtime, transport, logistics, catering, subsistence and accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32757/26]
View answerThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for all operational policing decisions under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, and under section 34 of the Act he is independent in the performance of his functions.
The Commissioner is also the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote and is responsible for the economy and the efficiency of An Garda Síochána in using its resources under Section 72 of the Act.
Given the short time frame that has elapsed since the policing operation at the Whitegate refinery the Garda authorities are not in a position to provide figures on costs incurred at this time.
