Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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751. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí driving with chief's permission in the each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the number of gardaí that completed the CPD1 and CPD2 driving courses, respectively, in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27171/17]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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752. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if different levels of insurance are required and in place for gardaí driving on chief's permission and those that have completed the CPD1 and CPD2 driving courses, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27172/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 751 and 752 together.

As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including by arranging for the training of the members and civilian staff of An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.

I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the State Claims Agency provides indemnity to all Designated State Authorities - which includes An Garda Síochána.This indemnity applies in respect of any claims for personal injury (including those to passengers, service users, the public and employees) and third party property damage associated with authorised use of Garda Vehicles on approved Garda business.

I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the other matters raised by the Deputy and I will write to the Deputy on receipt of same.