Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012
482 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will allocate funding to purchase additional unmarked Garda vehicles and Garda motorbikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15218/12]
View answerThe provision and deployment of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that an order for 40 new Garda cars has recently been placed and that these vehicles are currently being rolled out. In addition, a tendering process is under way to put in place a contract which will allow for the provision of further Garda vehicles. This is a matter that will be pursued in the light of An Garda Síochána's operational priorities and the availability of financial resources.
I am further informed by the Garda authorities that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered throughout the country. They have also confirmed that the relevant policing arrangements are being kept under on-going review to ensure that optimum use is made of Garda resources.
