Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised)
10:10 am
David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
The next subhead is A2 - consultancy services and value for money and policy reviews. The cost has increased from €160,000 to €261,000. Are there any questions or comments? No.
The next item is station services and the range of areas paid for include utility charges, cleaning and medical charges. Again, there has been a slight reduction in costs. Is everyone happy with the matter? Okay.
The amount for Garda Reserves has decreased from €1.05 million to €895,000. Are there any comments or questions on the matter? No.
The cost of the EU Presidency does not arise in the Estimates because our term is over.
The next item is clothing accessories. Again, there has been a change and I refer to the cost of uniforms and accessories supplied to member of the Force. Any questions or comments? No.
There is no change in the cost for St. Paul's Garda Medical Aid Society. Are there any questions? No.
The cost of transport has decreased from €33 million down to €26 million and includes vehicle maintenance, fuel and other costs.
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