Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
498. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda cars that were allocated to County Mayo during 2012; the number planned for 2013 for County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2560/13]
View answerThe deployment of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I am informed by the Garda authorities that in 2012 two new vehicles were allocated to the Mayo Garda Division.
As the Deputy will be aware, a substantial number of Garda vehicles was purchased towards the end of last year and they are currently being rolled out. In this context I have been informed by the Garda authorities that 30 of the vehicles are due to be allocated to the Garda Western Region, which includes the Mayo Division. 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.
