Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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554. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position in regard to recruitment for the Garda band as there has been no recruitment since 2006 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35352/25]

Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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569. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the supports being given to An Garda Síochána to support the survival of the Garda Band; the efforts being made to support the bands survival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35696/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 554 and 569 together.

As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment, training and appointment of its personnel, and this includes members of the Garda Band.

I can assure the Deputy of my continued support for the Garda Band which provides an excellent service to An Garda Síochána and to our communities.