Question
190. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of recruiting 200 civilian staff in order to free up a comparable number of gardaí for front-line duty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26363/16]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I have requested the Garda authorities to provide information in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy and will revert to him as soon as I have this to hand.