Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

Now that the new Bill is in place, does the Minister involve himself in establishing priorities for funding? I mentioned earlier needs such as the obvious inadequacies in matters such as firearms training. Issues have recently become evident such as inadequacies in driver training, school lecturer numbers, etc. There are regular reports of a lack of equipment and 20 year old walkie talkies. Deputy Costello earlier mentioned the lack of proper uniforms and shirts. Does the Minister take any involvement in isolating such problems?

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