Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the budget available to the gardaí for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28672/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The total financial allocation for the Garda Síochána in 2010 is €1.5 billion.

The amount of money being provided for Garda services is very substantial demonstrating the Government's commitment to funding all the major elements of the criminal justice system so that An Garda Síochána can continue to operate effectively to tackle crime. The priority for 2010 is to maintain the existing level of front line policing services to the public by focusing on key services such as high visibility patrolling and intelligence led operations like Operation Anvil while pursuing increased efficiency and best value for money.