Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023
531. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the amount of revenue still owed to An Garda Síochána as of 3 July 2023 in respect of non-public duty events that occurred in 2022 and were policed by An Garda Síochána. [34233/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner may provide and charge for police services, including for events on private property or in areas open to the public.
Examples of the types of events for which police services may be provided under this section include sports fixtures, concerts, festivals and exhibitions, meetings and conferences, the making of films and television programmes and appearances of person/s likely to attract large gatherings or crowds, or escort for certain persons or property while in transit.
To be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the current sum on record as owed to An Garda Síochána relating to such services for 2022 is just over €664,000.
I am also advised that invoices and reminders are issued on a regular basis for all outstanding sums, however, this is a matter for the Commissioner who is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the 2005 Act.
