Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
448. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda forensic collision investigators, by rank, attached to Carlow-Kilkenny Divisional as of 7 May 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21440/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the deployment of personnel and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this deployment under review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities to ensure optimum use is made of available resources.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are fewer than 10 Garda Forensic Collision Investigators (FCI) attached to Carlow-Kilkenny Division on the 7 May 2024.
I am also advised that data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts less than 10 for data protection reasons.
I am further informed that Carlow/Kilkenny Division is also served by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators from adjoining Divisions, based in Wexford and Waterford respectively; and that recruitment and training of FCI personnel is ongoing.
