Written answers

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Training

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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524. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who successfully completed the standard and advanced motorcycle course in 2019 and to date in 2020; the duration of each course; and when the next standard and advanced motorcycle course will commence. [31174/20]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 for the management and administration of the Garda organisation. This responsibility includes decisions on distribution of resources and personnel. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that the Standard Motorcycle Training is 4 weeks in duration whilst the Advanced Motorcycle Training is 2 weeks in duration. Training is currently suspended due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Please see attached, in tabular form, the information requested as provided by the Garda Commissioner:

Year Standard Motorcycle Course Advanced Motorcycle Course Numbers Trained
2020 Nil Nil Nil
2019 Nil 13 courses 30

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