Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number and location of Garda forensic collision investigators; when the last competition for new collision forensic investigators was held and the number trained; when a new competition is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41294/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters.  The allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demand.  This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions.  As Minister, I 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.