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Garda Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 April 2014

Thursday, 3 April 2014

Questions (173)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

173. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for investment in Garda vehicles in 2014; if this investment will lead to a net increase or decrease in the total number of Garda vehicles in the fleet when the number of vehicles being decommissioned is counted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15809/14]

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Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of identified operational demands and the availability of resources.

The Deputy will be aware that I recently secured a further €9m for investment in the Garda fleet. This investment resulted in the purchase of 305 new Garda vehicles towards the end of 2013, at a cost of €5 million. I am advised by the Garda authorities that these new vehicles are currently being allocated across Garda Divisions in accordance with operational requirements. The remaining €4 million has been made available for the purchase and fit out of Garda vehicles in 2014.

The most recent investment will bring to €18m the total amount spent on the Garda fleet for the three years 2012 to 2014. This represents a very considerable financial investment in Garda transport, particularly at a time when the level of funding available across the public sector is severely limited. It is a clear indication of my commitment to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, An Garda Síochána are provided with sufficient resources to enable them to deliver an effective and efficient policing service.

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