Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

We are very supportive of the concept of a Garda reserve, notwithstanding the fact that it has not worked out, particularly in view of the fact that a divide has grown up between the community and the gardaí in recent years because people do not know their local gardaí. The concept of a reserve Garda force is welcome, but only if it is operated correctly. I assume reservists train in Templemore. I tabled several parliamentary questions concerning the fact that there is an enormous strain on the training resources, both human and physical, in Templemore. Has the Minister plans to improve the training facilities of the Garda Síochána?

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