Michael Healy-Rae
Question:171. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sniffer dogs that the Gardaí have at their disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43498/12]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2012
171. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sniffer dogs that the Gardaí have at their disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43498/12]
View answerI am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently twenty-four dogs attached to the Garda Dog Unit which undertakes a wide range of tasks, including drugs and explosives detection, victim location and search duties.