Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the training in operation to refresh procedures, law, and regulations to members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7848/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that staff at the Continuous Professional Development Training Centres in each Garda Division deliver a two (2) day training course each year — Core Programme — to members of Garda and Sergeant Rank. The Core Programme regularly includes modules on new legislation and policy, and the Core Programme for 2008 covered the following areas:

(1) Legislation & Headquarter Directives (certain sections from the Acts listed below) Criminal Justice Act 2007; Criminal Justice Act 2006; Garda Síochána Act 2005; Mental Health Act 2001; Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006; Anti Social Behavioural Orders (H.Q 37/07); Disclosure.

(2) Casualty Bureau Training; (Mass Casualties)

(3) Road Traffic Check Points.

(4) Family Liaison Officers.

(5) Professional Responsibilities.

(6) Policing Plan 2008 / Strategic Goals.

(7) First Responder Guidelines and Policy.

There are now twenty seven (27) Continuous Professional Development Training Centres nationally, one (1) in each Garda Division. There are sixty four (64) appointed Continuous Professional Development Trainers who are responsible for delivering training to both Garda and Sergeant ranks. In 2008 a total of 5,855 members attended Core Programme Training.