Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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559. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he can provide the policy framework from An Garda Síochána for its pricing structure for public events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24726/23]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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560. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he can provide a breakdown of the costs charged by An Garda Síochána for the policing of all public events, including sporting, civic and commercial events such as concerts, for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form [24727/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 559 and 560 together.

The Deputy will be aware that section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) makes provision for An Garda Síochána to charge for policing services provided for events on private property or in areas open to the public.

Section 30 covers events such as sports fixtures, concerts, festivals, the making of films, TV programmes and so on. Policing services may be provided where it is in the public interest and consistent with Garda functions.

I am advised that An Garda Síochána do not charge for policing public events. I am further advised that the table below sets out the sums invoiced by An Garda Síochána for the years 2018 to 2022, related to policing services for events as described under Section 30 of the Act.

I am further advised by An Garda Síochána that a breakdown of the costs as requested by the Deputy is not readily available and would require a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources to compile.