The Garda Representative Association says it's unacceptable that 20% of Garda stations don't have access to the internet.

According to Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, nearly one in five Garda stations are unable to connect to the internet.

In response to a question by Fianna Fáil Justice spokesperson Jim O'Callaghan, Minister Flanagan said that out of 564 operational Garda stations, 111 are without access to the Garda internet network.

This means they are unable to access Garda ICT services including PULSE, the computer system used by An Garda Síochána.

Minister Flanagan said 34 stations without internet access are nearing completion for connectivity, but GRA spokesperson John O'Keeffe says it's ridiculous that so many stations do not have internet access...