As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources, including boats or specialist equipment for the Garda Water Unit, are matters for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no direct role in that regard.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the vessels which are currently allocated to the Garda Water Unit are all in good working order and subject to annual examination and service. Garda authorities consider the vessels as suitable to meet the current requirements of An Garda Síochána. As such, I am advised that the Garda authorities do not have any currently have any plans to replace the vessels allocated to the Garda Water Unit.