Barry Cowen
Question:465. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice the number of cars and motorcycles attached to Laois-Offaly roads policing unit as of 19 April 2021. [22724/21]
View answerWednesday, 5 May 2021
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The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Under the Act, 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 direct role in these decisions. 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 informed by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of cars and motorcycles allocated to roads policing duty in the Laois/Offaly Division at 28 April 2021.
|
Laois-Offaly Division (Roads Policing) |
Cars |
Motorcycles |
Total |
|
Portlaoise District |
3 |
3 |
6 |
|
Tullamore District |
4 |
1 |
5 |
|
Total |
7 |
4 |
11 |