Alan Farrell
Question:445. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the allocation of new Garda vehicles will be determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11319/15]
View answerTuesday, 24 March 2015
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The detailed allocation of Garda vehicles is determined by the Garda Commissioner on the basis of her identified operational requirements at both Regional and Divisional level. In that context, the allocation of all Garda resources, including transport, is subject to ongoing analysis and review by the Commissioner and her senior management team to ensure that the best use is made of available Garda resources.
Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations, as required by operational circumstances. The Deputy will appreciate that a degree of flexibility in allocating and re-allocating vehicles among stations, so as to best match the allocation of resources with policing priorities, is essential to the efficient management of the Garda fleet.
The Deputy will be aware that I recently secured a further €10 million for investment in the Garda fleet of which €7 million was made available towards the end of last year, bringing total investment in the Garda fleet to €11 million in 2014. The remaining €3 million is being made available for the purchase and fit out of additional Garda vehicles during 2015.