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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Questions (956)

Patrick Costello

Question:

956. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of 1200cc, 1400cc and 1500cc motorcycles in the Garda fleet. [15939/20]

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The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles among the various Garda divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.

I am advised by the Garda Authorities that Fleet Management Section set out a specification for motorcycles in consultation with the advanced motorcycle driving school in the Garda College Templemore. This specification is provided to the OGP for the purposes of a tender competition. At the moment, the current “large bike” is the 1200cc BMW RT1200 RT-P. This is the most common police motorcycle in Europe and falls within AGS’s requirements.

I am further advised that there are currently 48 units of this 1200cc largest motorcycle out of a total motorcycle fleet of 115. There are currently no 1400cc or 1500cc motorcycles within the Garda Fleet.

I would further inform the Deputy that significant capital investment is being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million specifically for the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet and that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.

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