Niall Collins
Question:316. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of horses in the Garda Síochána mounted unit in each year since 2011. [45703/15]
View answerThursday, 17 December 2015
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Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources.
I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that the Garda Mounted Unit is based at Áras an Úachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 and has a National remit, under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner, National Support Services. The Garda Mounted Unit facility has a maximum capacity of fifteen horses.
|
Year |
Number of Horses |
|
2011 |
14 |
|
2012 |
14 |
|
2013 |
14 |
|
2014 |
13 |
|
2015 (as of 16 December 2015) |
13 |