The deployment of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context, I am informed that the Garda vehicles which were purchased towards the end of last year are currently being rolled out.
I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the proposed allocation of the new vehicles is as outlined in the following table. A more detailed breakdown is not currently available and the Deputy will appreciate that the vehicles will be deployed in line with Garda operational requirements.
District
|
Vehicles
|
Dublin Metropolitan Region
|
22
|
Eastern Region
|
30
|
Northern Region
|
25
|
South Eastern Region
|
25
|
Southern Region
|
31
|
Western Region
|
30
|
National Support Services
|
4
|
Crime and Security
|
4
|
Total
|
171
|