Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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14. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements that exist when gardaí are present at private sporting events and concerts, with regard to the way payment for these services is calculated, with particular reference to whether there is payment per garda; the financial arrangements relating to payment for Garda reserves; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30148/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, at the request of a person or commercial entity, the Garda Commissioner may provide and charge for police services for events on private property or in areas open to the public.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the cost to the event holder is determined by the number of Garda personnel deployed and all such charges are agreed with event holders in advance. The objective in charging for police services is to recover the cost of providing the service.

I am further advised that An Garda Síochána does not seek to recover its costs for charitable events.