Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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815. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on purchasing baton guns for armed gardaí in 2023 and 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [2887/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and is accountable for the economy and the efficiency of the Garda Síochána in using its resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

The unprecedented allocation of over €2.48 billion for 2025 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work.

On a day-to-day basis, a Garda is equipped with a utility belt, torch, handcuffs, ASP baton, CS spray, radio and stab vest while on duty.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána do not use baton guns.