43. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the programme for Government commitment to consider allowing Garda trainees to undergo part of their training course in regionally based universities or technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35402/26]
This question asks for an update on a government commitment to explore training Garda recruits at universities outside Dublin. It seeks to understand the progress of this initiative. This could affect Garda trainees and regional universities, potentially decentralising training and boosting local educational institutions.