Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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209. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to reports in the media that An Garda Síochána is considering the purchase of drones; his views on such a purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40282/17]

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.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána does not currently have any plans to purchase drones.