Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2026
122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail the financial and other resources, provided by his Department to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69108/26]
View answerAs Minister for Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration, I am committed to ensuring that the Justice sector has the resources it needs and Government is continuing to invest in the agencies that support this goal, including Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
Forensic Science Ireland provides a scientific service to the Criminal Justice system by analysing samples submitted from crime scenes and providing expert evidence in criminal trials. FSI employs a range of both scientific and non-scientific staff.
Forensic Scientist grades are trained in forensic testing and reporting techniques, supported by a team of Laboratory Analysts, ICT, and administrative professionals working from their state-of-the-art, purpose-built laboratory in Backweston, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
Detailed information on the financial resources provided to Forensic Science Ireland in 2023, 2024 and 2025 is available in the Vote 24 Justice Appropriation Accounts for those years. These accounts include the annual allocation and expenditure for Subhead A.21 (Forensic Science Ireland) as well as related information on capital expenditure, inventories, prepayments and accrued expenses. Appropriation Accounts for the years requested are published by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General on their website at the following link: www.audit.gov.ie/en/publications/appropriation-accounts/.
