Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012
587 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations in the Dublin region that will receive an additional Garda vehicle when additional vehicles come on stream; the date each station will be allocated a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20160/12]
View answerThe provision of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that a procurement process for the supply of Garda vehicles is currently being finalised by the National Procurement Service with a view to putting in place a contract which will allow for the provision of additional Garda cars. This is a matter which will be pursued in the light of An Garda Síochána's identified policing requirements and the availability of financial resources.
In that overall context the Garda authorities have informed me that they are not in a position to indicate the stations within the Dublin Metropolitan Region to which additional vehicles will be made available during 2012. I am further advised that the allocation of Garda cars within the Region will continue to be monitored and reviewed on an ongoing basis in response to operational priorities.
