Seanad debates
Thursday, 3 April 2003
Crime Levels: Statements.
A budget of more than €40 million has been allocated for Garda overtime. I understand the Department has introduced devolved budgets, meaning a certain amount is allocated to the various areas to pay for overtime. My colleague, Senator Ulick Burke, is more familiar than I with the west. However, I am sure the cost of overtime in the western region, which covers the Shannon area, will not be met from the resources allocated for Garda overtime there due to additional costs of providing security at Shannon Airport. This will leave less money to administer Garda duties and could lead to attendant problems.
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