50. 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. [49289/26]
This question asks for an update on a commitment to explore training Garda recruits in universities outside of Dublin. It seeks to understand progress on this initiative. This could affect Garda trainees and regional universities, potentially decentralizing training and boosting local educational institutions.