An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Questions (224)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

224. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of each category of car, van including motorcycle driving courses that were held in either the Garda Training College or in Garda Headquarters in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; the number of gardaí per course; the duration of each course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14223/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including training and HR matters. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I am informed that the tables in the attached document, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the information requested by the Deputy.

Driving Courses - 2022
		Garda College
Course	No. Participants	Duration Days
4 x 4	*	4
CBD1	156	1
CBD2	361	10
CBD3	32	15
HGV CAT C1	*	5
HGV Cat C	*	0
Van/Personnel Carrier	*	4
Trailer Towing	*	4
Motorcycle Familiarisation 1200 cc	*	1
1 Day Van Familiarisation	56	1
Command Vehicle	*	0
Automatic Familiarisation	*	0
Category D Bus	*	0

		Garda HQ
Course	No. Participants	Duration Days
4 x 4	37	4
CBD1	183	1
CBD2	146	10
CBD3	*	0
HGV CAT C1	*	5
HGV Cat C	*	10
Van/Personnel Carrier	31	4
Trailer Towing	17	4
Motorcycle Familiarisation 1200 cc	*	0
1 Day Van Familiarisation	19	1
Command Vehicle	14	4
Automatic Familiarisation	*	1
Category D Bus	*	10

Driving Courses - January 2023		Garda College
Course	No. Participants	Duration Days
CBD1	47	1
CBD2	55	10
CBD3	*	15

*denotes less than 10

	Garda HQ
Course	No. Participants	Duration Days
CBD1	172	1