771. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the amount still due to An Garda Síochána as of 29 October 2024 in respect of non-public duty events that occurred in 2023 and where policed by An Garda Síochána. [44842/24]

As the Deputy will be aware, under Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner may provide and charge for police services, including for events on private property or in areas open to the public.

Examples of the types of events for which police services may be provided under this section include:

(a) sports fixtures;

(b) concerts;

(c) festivals and exhibitions;

(d) meetings and conferences;

(e) the making of films, videos, television programmes and advertisements;

(f) appearances by individuals or groups of individuals likely to attract large numbers of people.

To be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the current amount still due to An Garda Síochána as of 29 October 2024 in respect of non-public duty events that occurred in 2023 is €506,729.

I am also advised that invoices and reminders are issued on a regular basis for all outstanding sums, however, this is a matter for the Commissioner who is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the 2005 Act.