Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014
476. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the 438 extra Garda vehicles that came into service in 2013; the number of those that were marked or unmarked Garda cars and marked and unmarked Garda vans; if all vehicles have been assigned to a particular district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17525/14]
View answerThe provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of identified operational circumstances and the availability of resources.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that of the 438 new vehicles purchased in 2013, 278 were marked cars and 160 were unmarked cars. No vans were purchased in 2013.
I am also informed by the Garda authorities that at this stage most of the vehicles have been allocated, following fit out, to Garda Divisions and national units in accordance with operational requirements. This is a process that will be completed as quickly as possible.
