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

That is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner who is considering the issue. Some weeks ago, the Cabinet discussed some of the criteria that could apply following the commitment given in this regard in the programme for Government. The process agreed in the programme for Government has been initiated and is being considered by the Garda Commissioner. It is an operational matter for the Commissioner at this point.

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