Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the continuing delay in the roll-out of secure digital radio for the Garda Síochána; his views on recent media reports on the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28663/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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There is no continuing delay in the roll-out of the National Digital Radio Service to An Garda Síochána. Roll-out of the service commenced on a phased basis in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on 16th June 2009 when the network was declared to be ready for use. A further phase of the Garda roll-out is taking place today (8th July) and further phases are planned in accordance with agreed schedules drawn up by the Garda Síochána.

The roll-out to other Garda Regions will continue thereafter in line with the provision of the national network and the Garda roll-out schedules.