Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the provision of equipment for An Garda Síochána, including specialist equipment such as body worn cameras.

I have to date not received a request from the Garda authorities for funding for body cameras for issue to operational members of An Garda Síochána.

I have, however, been informed by the Garda authorities that a working group within An Garda Síochána is considering the operational, legal and financial issues connected with body cameras and is overseeing the development of a business case on the matter. I understand that upon approval by the Garda Commissioner, any final business case will be submitted to my Department for consideration.