Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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591. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 2 February 2022, her views on whether it is best practice from a corporate governance and management perspective that An Garda Síochána is unable to provide the cost of any Garda operation; if she can request An Garda Síochána to provide a best estimate of the cost to date of Operation Foray given that this operation is being carried out by a national unit and in view of the fact that each Garda district and division operates a roster system to manage hours worked by members on specific duties and operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7868/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As outlined in response to Parliamentary Questions No. 511 of 25 January 2022 and No. 117 of 2 February 2022, I have been advised by An Garda Síochána that it is not possible to provide the information sought.

As Minister, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on what is an ongoing Garda investigation.

I would, however, make the general point that An Garda Síochána has a responsibility to investigate crime without fear or favour, and that cost cannot be the determining factor in any investigation.

Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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592. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the name of the contractor that won the contract to provide the new Garda uniforms; the value of the contract; and the number of applicant bidders in the competition. [7870/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.

I am the advised by the Garda authorities that the successful tenderer that was awarded the contract to provide the new Garda Uniforms was James Boylan Safety Ltd. I am informed that the published estimated value of the contract is €21 million over a six-year contract term. I am further informed that there were six bidders in the competition.