Garda Special Task Force

Summary

The Minister declined to review the decision to establish the task force. He said an existing force was being expanded, with selected Gardaí undergoing training; Harte objected that this drew staff from existing Garda strength rather than increasing it.

Neil T.C. Blaney Mr. Blaney Independent

asked the Minister for Justice whether he will review the decision to set up the Garda Special Task Force.

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

The answer is ‘no'.

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Dr. Fitzgerald

Will the Minister state what progress has been made in the establishment of this force? Will he state if it is well advanced?

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

The Deputy probably knows that there are a number of task forces already in existence within the Garda Síochána. There is expansion of one of the forces: a number of men have been selected in various Garda divisions and they are being trained.

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Patrick D. Harte Mr. Harte Fine Gael

There has not been an increase in the strength of the Garda Síochána. The task force is being taken from existing members. The Minister is robbing Peter to pay Paul.

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