Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2024
372. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1144 of 9 September 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities in order for this PQ to be answered. [40125/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that Parliamentary Question No. 1144 of 9 September 2024 asked for the number of whole-time equivalent Civilian Forensic Accountants and Analysts currently attached to Garda National Economic Crime Bureau.
As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently fewer than ten Forensic Accountants attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. Furthermore, there is currently a competition underway to fill two vacancies that exist within the Bureau.
I am further advised that there are less than ten analysts, who are attached to the Garda Síochána Analysis Service, but are tasked with work associated with the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau.
I am also advised that data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts of fewer than 10 for data protection reasons, and to prevent identification of individuals.
