I propose to take Questions Nos. 559 and 560 together.
The Deputy will be aware that section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) makes provision for An Garda Síochána to charge for policing services provided for events on private property or in areas open to the public.
Section 30 covers events such as sports fixtures, concerts, festivals, the making of films, TV programmes and so on. Policing services may be provided where it is in the public interest and consistent with Garda functions.
I am advised that An Garda Síochána do not charge for policing public events. I am further advised that the table below sets out the sums invoiced by An Garda Síochána for the years 2018 to 2022, related to policing services for events as described under Section 30 of the Act.
2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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€5,726,985
|
€6,875,649
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€2,533,806
|
€1,830,634
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€7,015,565
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I am further advised by An Garda Síochána that a breakdown of the costs as requested by the Deputy is not readily available and would require a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources to compile.