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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Policy (14 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: 65. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the launch of Future Jobs Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20600/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: 426. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the electrification project of the northern commuter line to extend DART services to Donabate, Rush, Lusk, Skerries and Balbriggan; the work completed on the project to date; the way in which the progression of the project relates to the introduction of hybrid vehicles; the status of the completion dates for each stage...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the Garda Commissioner. My first question follows on from Deputy Aylward's remarks in regard to deployment. I read much of the Commissioner's commentary regarding his plans to redeploy individuals from desk duties to front-line positions. What percentage of gardaí have been and are yet to be redeployed?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: In regard to civilianisation, which Mr. Harris's predecessor referenced as professionalisation, is that process ongoing and is there an upper limit to the professionals he plans to bring into An Garda Síochána in terms of civilians?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: I am trying not to stray into policy as I appreciate that is the job of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, of which I was a member for six years. In regard to forensics, as far as I am aware, this work is carried out by sworn members. Will the Commissioner clarify what roles do not necessarily require sworn members such that there is a saving to the taxpayer and an increase in...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: Is there a legislative requirement to facilitate it or are there any impediments to it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Harris for that clarification. I will now make some general observations in regard to the financial information provided in appendix A. On the basis of the 2017 and 2018 budgets provided for the maintenance of Garda premises, the 2019 budget has been reduced significantly. Is there a particular reason for that?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is approximately €600,000. I think I am right in saying that the OPW covers the cost of some of the works. A budget of €642,000 for maintenance is a drop in the ocean in the context of the 500 premises to be maintained. What percentage does that €642,000 represent in terms of the overall spend?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: Does Mr. Nugent have a notice of the figure?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: What is the reason for the decrease from €4.5 million in 2018 to €642,000 in 2019?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: What is station services?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: On capital build referenced at A.12, am I correct that that relates to divisional headquarters only?

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: The issue of firearm fees was covered in the responses to Deputy Aylward's questions. On appropriations-in-aid, Garda College receipts, the issues of the Sportsfield, shops, boat clubs and so on were the subject of previous discussions but there are a few outstanding issues on which I would like clarification. There were European funds in a bank account, which I understand were for training...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is still ongoing.

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: The farmland is also involved.

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: That is good to hear. Part of the external affair Mr. Nugent mentioned with regard to the European funds involved transfers from either the shop or the sports field to the boat club. Is that matter subject to the same-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: I suggest we ask the clerk to the committee to write to GSOC regarding that matter in order to inquire as to status of its inquiry. That would be interesting.

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: I understand.

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: We will do it in whichever way is more appropriate.

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Chair. That is helpful.