Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is part of the civilianisation project. The last Garda Inspectorate report suggested a large number of gardaí were undertaking duties that could be performed by civilians. Progress has been made in that regard, for example, at the airport and in a number of other areas. Nonetheless, I have to say the figure involved is questioned by Garda management; it is, therefore, a very important issue to be determined. I hope to see progress on it in the next couple of months through the freeing up of further gardaí.

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