Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 32: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a grant is available from his Department to cover a matter (details supplied). [14802/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities that voluntary groups, including the group referred to by the Deputy, assist An Garda Síochána, from time to time, in search and rescue operations. While such community spirit displayed by these organisations is invaluable and has, on many occasions, assisted in achieving successful outcomes, An Garda Síochána does not, however, have a grant available to any voluntary grouping for the purpose proposed.