Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
787. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of additional Garda marked and unmarked cars, vans, jeeps and motorbikes that the Garda traffic corps received in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1378/13]
View answerDecisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner.
I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy in respect of the Garda Traffic Corps is provided in the accompanying table:
|
CARS |
VANS |
MOTORCYCLES |
4x4S |
TOTAL |
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|
MARKED |
UNMARKED |
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2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2010 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
2011 |
4 |
28 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
42 |
|
2012 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
With regard to transport matters generally, the Deputy will be aware that an additional investment of €3m in the Garda fleet towards the end of 2012 has resulted in over 170 new vehicles being purchased. These vehicles are currently entering into service. In addition, a further €5m has been made available for the purchase and fit-out of new Garda vehicles in 2013.
