Written answers

Tuesday, 4 April 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Equipment

9:00 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 406: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he proposes to provide the Garda Síochána with a modern system of communication to obviate gardaí having to use personal mobile phones to contact Garda stations; if he has identified an appropriate system; if he has sought tenders for same; when he expects to be in a position to have such a system provided to rank-and- file gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12886/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The procurement of a managed digital radio service is well advanced by the CMOD division of the Department of Finance, which is undertaking the procurement on behalf of all public security and emergency services, including the Garda Síochána, and some non-commercial public bodies. In this regard, the first stage of a restricted EU-based tender procedure has been completed.

While the exact timeframe for roll-out to the various agencies will be subject to contract negotiations with the successful bidder, the roll-out of the new managed digital radio service to rank and file gardaí will commence this year. With regard to identification of an appropriate system, it will be a matter for the selected bidders to identify and propose appropriate technological solutions that meet the detailed requirements specified by the Garda Síochána and the other emergency services in the tender documentation.

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 407: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the green man system of communications is obsolete; the analysis which has been carried out on its efficiency; his proposals for its replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12887/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that having reviewed the public access callbox units commonly referred to as the "green man" units, which are installed in sub-district stations, they have concluded that such units are becoming increasingly obsolete as spare parts have become difficult to obtain. I am further advised that plans for replacement of faulty units with latest technology have commenced and replacement will be carried out over the next number of years on a priority basis and to meet local demands.

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