Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 244: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to expand the powers of members of the Garda Reserve to include powers attested to all gardaí under sections 4, 6 and 8 of the Public Order Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13342/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The range of powers and duties of Reserve gardaí is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine under section 15 (5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The role of the Garda Reserve has, as recommended by the Garda Inspectorate, been under review and I look forward to the outcome of that review. The Government remains strongly committed to the development of the Reserve.