Spending will exceed £1 billion in this area for the first time. The Garda budget will rise from £580 million to £671 million. This includes £2 million for a computerised on-the-spot fine system and £1 million for other traffic law enforcement equipment. There is substantial additional spending on prisons, including the funding of an educational and training programme to help young offenders.
Justice
Spending will exceed £1 billion in this area for the first time
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