Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2013
144. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of maintaining the fleet of Garda cars; the cost for the motorcycle fleet; if this work goes to tender; if so, the date of the last tender process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6568/13]
View answerDecisions in relation to the maintenance of Garda transport are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that regard, I am informed by the Garda authorities that a public tender competition for the maintenance of the Garda fleet, excluding motorbikes, was undertaken in 2011 and the contract was awarded in early 2012. I am further informed that it is expected that a tender for the maintenance of the Garda motorcycle fleet will be advertised in the near future. The costs referred to by the Deputy for 2012, including spare parts, tyres and towing, are set out in the table below:
|
Vehicles |
Amount |
|
Cars/Vans |
€10.106 million |
|
Motorcycles |
€597,000 |
|
Total |
€10.703 million |
