Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2004
324 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a Garda station (details supplied) in County Wexford will receive a replacement Garda car; the reason for the long delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33252/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities that the vehicle in question, a Toyota Avensis 1.6 attached to Courtown Harbour Garda station, was involved in a collision on 17 November 2004. The complete investigation file into the above collision has not yet been submitted but it is understood the vehicle is a write-off.
In the event of a Garda vehicle being involved in an accident, the Garda driver forwards a completed MT15 form to fleet management section. The MT15 is a preliminary report of the accident, which notifies fleet management section of the occurrence of the accident and the circumstances surrounding that accident. The public service vehicle inspector then assesses the damage to determine the viability of repairing or replacing the vehicle. The normal procedures that apply, should the vehicle be deemed a write-off, is that a new vehicle will be issued as soon as possible, subject to availability. If a new vehicle is not available immediately, a temporary replacement may be issued, pending the availability of new vehicles. I have been further informed that it is likely that new cars may be available before Christmas to enable this car to be replaced.
