P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in the context of Garda resources, he will ensure that equipment to register decibel levels on motor vehicle noise emissions will be available to all Garda divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32802/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that they regularly monitor developments in the area of enforcement equipment to ensure that all appropriate resources necessary for the proper investigation of crime and offences are available to operational personnel. I am further advised by the Garda authorities that a review has recently been carried out in respect of equipment required by members of the Garda Síochána for the proper enforcement of EU Directives in respect of the construction, equipment and use of vehicles. Following this review, preparations are now underway to carry out a tender process to ensure that equipment necessary to secure evidence required for the prosecution of motorists for such offences will be available to operational personnel.