Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 December 2004
78 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of new vehicles that have been allocated to the new Garda traffic corps to date; the number planned for allocation in 2005; the districts which will be the recipients of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32561/04]
View answerOn 23 November 2004, I announced the establishment of the Garda traffic corps. At that time I also announced that the corps would be headed by a new assistant commissioner. The assistant commissioner, on his appointment, will review the structure of the new traffic corps, the allocation of transport, equipment and human resources and to which divisions these resources will be distributed.
Additional funding has been made available for the purchase of 382 motor vehicles, vans, motor bikes and so forth. It is estimated that approximately 100 of these vehicles will be allocated to the traffic corps to support the road safety initiative. This investment in new vehicles will maximise the safety of members of the Garda Síochána and members of the public in the variety of uses of Garda vehicles. Furthermore, it will minimise maintenance costs and improve the re-sale value of Garda vehicles.
