As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes all decisions about Garda equipment. As Minister I play no role in these independent functions, and have no role in the issuance of contracts for purchase of Garda equipment, which are governed by standard Government procurement guidelines.
I have been advised by Garda management that the table below sets out the number of mountain bikes attached to the DMR North Division on the April 2021 and on 1 April 2024.
DMR North - Mountain Bikes
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01/04/2021
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01/04/2024
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Coolock
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17
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16
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Ballymun
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12
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15
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Raheny
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14
|
20
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Balbriggan
|
8
|
9
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Total
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51
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60
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