Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the management and administration of Garda business. The Commissioner is also responsible for the deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State, including to the various Garda Regions/units and operations, under Section 33 of the Act. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions.

I am advised that Operation Foray is a Garda investigation. I am further advised by the Garda authorities that Garda personnel may be assigned to several investigations in response to operational requirements and it is not possible to provide costs or resources associated with specific investigations, along the lines sought by the Deputy. Insofar as the material provided in the question referred to by the Deputy is concerned, I can clarify that the information related to overtime incurred in respect of a crime prevention operation (Operation Thor) as opposed to a particular investigation.