Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
555. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality he total number of Garda cars that have been taken out of service in County Mayo in 2011 and 2012; the number that were replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3824/13]
View answerDecisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner. In that context, I am informed that the information requested by the Deputy in respect of the Mayo Division is as follows:
|
Year |
No. of Patrol Cars/vans allocated |
No. of patrol Cars/vans Decommissioned |
|
2011 |
5 |
4 |
|
2012 |
2 |
8 |
With regard to transport matters generally, the Deputy will be aware that an additional investment of €3 million in the Garda fleet towards the end of 2012 has resulted in over 170 new vehicles being purchased. These vehicles are currently being rolled out and I am 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. In addition, €5 million has been made available for the purchase and fit-out of new Garda vehicles in 2013.
