Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, which is reflected in an allocation of over €2 billion under Budget 2023.

I am assured by the Garda authorities that the distribution of Garda resources is kept under constant review, in light of policing priorities and emerging crime trends.

As the Deputy will be 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, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters, nor can I direct the Commissioner with regard to them.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that Garda members attended the scene of 11 Fatal and Serious Injury Collisions that occurred between Junctions 6 and 15 on the M50 from 1 January 2020 to 14 June 2023. A more detailed breakdown giving dates of collisions may allow for the identification of individuals.

It is worth noting, the information provided is operational data taken from Pulse, on 15 June 2023 and is liable to change.