David Cullinane
Question:500. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice the number of unmarked Garda public order unit vans currently in the fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33120/21]
View answerTuesday, 22 June 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. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner and his management team, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of public order vans. 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 there are no unmarked vans fitted out for Public Order duty. The table below sets out the number of marked vans assigned to Public Order Units nationwide at 17 June 2021.
|
Region |
Marked Vans |
|
DMR |
17 |
|
Eastern |
4 |
|
North/West |
3 |
|
Southern |
5 |
|
Total: |
29 |