Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that adequate modern technology is readily available to the gardaí at all stations here with the objective of enhancing the fight against crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33253/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am assured by the Garda authorities that the technology required to assist them in the investigation of crime is available to the Garda Síochána and that these technologies are constantly being modified and updated within the organisation to ensure they best support operational requirements. A number of initiatives are currently underway or have been recently completed by the Garda Síochána in this area including the provision of an updated Automated Fingerprint Identification System, a new Automated Ballistics System and a new Automated Number Plate Recognition system. There are also plans for the development of a new computer system to support major investigations. In addition, new functionality is regularly incorporated into the main Garda incident recording system, PULSE, which is now widely available in over 340 locations nationwide.