David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 258: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 10 November 2009, the further progress made regarding the roll out of decibel counters to all Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35462/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following a procurement process conducted in accordance with EU Directives, national procurement procedures and relevant legislation, a Preferred Supplier has been selected for the provision of sound level meters on behalf of An Garda Síochána. The unsuccessful bidders have also been informed and the required period before the contract can be finalised is due to expire on 18th October, 2010. The Garda authorities have also indicated that they will proceed with the roll out of sound level meters for operational use as quickly as possible.