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

I have two points to make on that. The CSO's analysis concluded that, notwithstanding the issues identified by the inspectorate, the data available on PULSE was of sufficient quality to allow publication. That is really important and came from the CSO itself. On the question of PULSE access for Garda stations, quite a number of Deputies have sought similar information in relation to various counties. I am providing those Deputies with a table with information to be included in the record of this debate. Deputy Rabbitte will have access to that. The question of enhancing rural access to the Garda network is being examined as part of the modernisation programme. This includes plans to introduce mobile technology solutions and to enable operational gardaí to access core information systems, including PULSE, while on duty and away from Garda stations. As well as developing the PULSE system in the various Garda stations, it is the development of mobile technology that is the future in terms of gardaí both accessing and recording information on the PULSE system, as we see in other jurisdictions such as in New York or other countries.

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