Garda capital plan
Tony McLoughlin seeks an update on the justice capital plan and the Sligo-Leitrim Garda headquarters. The Taoiseach says he lacks the detail and refers the matter to the Justice Minister.
The programme for Government states that An Garda Síochána must have the modern technology and resources necessary to detect and investigate crimes. On that basis, will the Taoiseach inform me as to the progress of the implementation of the justice capital plan to date, which aims to update policing infrastructure nationwide? Will he also give an update on the development of the Garda regional headquarters for the Sligo-Leitrim division?
Comment on this
I am afraid I do not have that information to hand. I know there has been considerable investment in Garda capital in recent years, not just with a return to recruitment but also additional vehicles, new Garda stations, new IT equipment and other developments. The Minister for Justice and Equality will be best placed to provide Deputy McLoughlin with a report on that.