Dáil debates

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Ceisteanna - Questions

Cabinet Committees

4:00 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----the expertise of Garda divisional asset profilers, all of whom have received specific specialised training, as well as the expertise of the Garda Síochána analyst service, and the purpose of the task force will be to focus relentlessly on persons involved in gangland activities.

I would say also to Deputy Adams that the decision was made to strengthen Garda resources this year, including steps to establish a dedicated armed support unit in the Dublin area. The Dublin armed support unit is in the process of being set up and trained. However, it must be clearly understood that, pending the full establishment of the new unit, arrangements have been put in place so that the necessary armed support is being provided on an overtime basis. The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality is being kept up to date on this work on the establishment of the unit, including all of the necessary training, and preparatory arrangements are being put on place as a matter of priority.

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