Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2011
172 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in view of the fact that there is a shortage of up to ten squad cars in the Kerry division of An Garda Síochána, his plans to deal with this deficiency as to police, rural areas in particular, adequate transport for our gardaí is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35298/11]
View answerThe allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context I am advised by the Garda authorities that the policing requirements of the Kerry Garda Division are subject to regular review by local Garda management and that appropriate policing strategies are in place to ensure the continued delivery of an effective and efficient policing service.
I am further advised that the Garda authorities are satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered within the Kerry Division and that the current policing arrangements for the Division make the best use of available resources.
174 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles decommissioned in 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011 upon reaching 300,000 miles or km equivalent; the number of these vehicles replaced with new vehicles; the number of Garda vehicles scheduled to be decommissioned between now and year end; and if he intends to allocate funding to allow the Garda to upgrade the fleet in line with the recommendations from the Garda Inspectorate in 2012. [35345/11]
View answerI am advised by the Garda authorities that Garda vehicles are retired from the fleet for a variety of reasons. I am further informed that it is not possible to isolate the number of vehicles which have been decommissioned upon reaching 300,000 kilometres, nor is it possible to give a precise figure as to the number of vehicles likely to be decommissioned by the end of 2011.
The numbers of Garda vehicles purchased and all vehicles retired from the Garda fleet in the period concerned are outlined in the table:
|
Year |
Vehicles Decommissioned |
Vehicles Commissioned |
|
2008 |
428 |
190 |
|
2009 |
47 |
0 |
|
2010 |
124 |
165 |
|
2011 (November — Y.T.D.) |
220 |
10 |
The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, are matters for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing priorities and the availability of finance.
