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

I am confident. The intention is to continue to move in the direction of the targets. The funding has already been given for this year for those 500 staff. Deputy O'Callaghan mentioned the modernisation and renewal plan. I have requested the Policing Authority to monitor and assess the implementation of the plan and to report back to me not just once a year but on a quarterly basis. The Policing Authority will have an independent role in that regard and it can monitor the progress each quarter. That is another useful way of keeping track of progress. The modernisation and renewal programme is a significant one and it has a timeframe of five years. I agree with the Deputy that it is important the targets on civilianisation are met.

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