Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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231. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the policies in place for updating the PULSE system when amending road traffic legislation is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48241/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the efficient use of Garda resources in the State, including arrangements for upgrading and maintenance of ICT systems. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.

The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 is intended to professionalise, modernise and renew An Garda Síochána to ensure that the organisation can meet present and future challenges. The Programme places is an emphasis on technology projects with the aim improving the services delivered to communities by members of An Garda Síochána. I understand  from the Garda authorities that relevant arrangements are in place to ensure that the PULSE system is upgraded as appropriate to reflect relevant legislative changes.

The Government is highly supportive of enhanced technology systems being available to An Garda Síochána and this is underpinned by significant investment under the Capital Plan of some €205 million in additional funding for Garda ICT.