Darren O'Rourke
Question:1121. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda mountain bikes attached to each Garda district within Meath division as of 9 January 2024. [1631/24]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1121. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda mountain bikes attached to each Garda district within Meath division as of 9 January 2024. [1631/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that there are currently 31 official Garda mountain bikes within the Meath / Westmeath Division, broken down as follows:
Division |
District |
Current Mountain Bikes |
Meath / Westmeath |
Trim |
3 |
|
Kells |
3 |
|
Navan |
5 |
|
Ashbourne |
10 |
|
Athlone |
6 |
|
Mullingar |
4 |
I am informed that the number and types of vehicles or bikes procured is based on identified operational needs, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis. Information supplied is operational and subject to change.