Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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1079. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána by rank and district who are actively carrying a firearm as part their usual work roster; the procedure for issuing and surrendering a firearm when a shift ends; and the number of gardaí by rank who are permitted to retain their firearm while not on rostered duty and while on call for duty. [33770/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.

I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this matter but it was unfortunately not possible to compile it in the time available.

I will write to the Deputy directly with the information requested, when it is available.