Written answers
Thursday, 21 September 2017
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Information and Communications Technology
Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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109. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in counties Cavan and Monaghan that do not have the PULSE system in place; the locations of these stations; his plans to install these systems; the timeframe for installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39939/17]
Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
The Deputy will be aware of the Garda Síochána Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 which is intended to professionalise, modernise and renew An Garda Síochána to ensure that the organisation can meet present and future challenges.
Under the Programme, An Garda Síochána continues to extend the Garda network and is working to ensure that additional stations gain access to the relevant systems. Garda Information Systems such as PULSE will also be modernised to ensure that members have quick access to timely and accurate information.
The Government is highly supportive of these initiatives and this is underpinned by significant Government investment under the Capital Plan of some €205 million in additional funding for Garda ICT.
I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will inform the Deputy accordingly.
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