Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2016
62. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda traffic motorbikes that came into the fleet in the years 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; and the number of motorbikes that were withdrawn from the fleet during this period. [29103/16]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is as set out in the table.
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Allocation of Garda Motorcycles 2014 -2016 |
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Allocated |
Withdrawn |
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2014 |
20 |
25 |
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2015 |
1 |
41 |
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2016 (to date) |
60 |
8 |
The Deputy will be aware of the significant investment of some €46 million in the Garda Fleet under the Government's Capital Plan 2016 - 2021. This investment will continue to provide the Gardaí with additional high-powered vehicles, marked and unmarked patrol cars, and motorcycles to ensure that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.
