Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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Question 436: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in County Offaly that have access to broadband; and the number that do not have access to broadband. [13744/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The provision of Garda information technology resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 16 Garda stations in County Offaly of which 7 are currently connected to the Garda Network providing them with broadband facilities. While the remaining 9 stations are not linked to the Garda Network personnel serving at these stations access the Network through connected stations.

I am also advised that the general Garda policy is to expand the number of stations attached to the Garda Network. This is a process which is undertaken in the light of overall operational requirements and the availability of financial resources.