Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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255. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he was notified of the cost of overtime for An Garda Síochána from 5 to 12 October 2019 to cover the demonstrations of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43389/19]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further and as Accounting Officer, the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not yet available. I will contact him directly once the information is to hand.