Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money that was spent in 2013 on training to implement the new 2013 Garda roads policing manual; the number of gardaí who accessed the training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8549/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for which the Garda roads policing manual is reviewed; the procedures in place for its review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8550/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the Garda Roads Policing Manual was issued in July 2013 and sets out guidance on Roads Policing. The manual includes both planned operations and incidents that require a spontaneous response that are dealt with by An Garda Síochána on a daily basis.

The manual also includes policy and procedures in relation to Organisation & Responsibilities, Driver Training and Health & Safety.

The Garda Roads Policing Manual will be reviewed on an annual basis, ensuring up-to-date policy and procedures are in place.