Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
1282. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice if a recent contract for the provision of medium-sized Garda vans was put out to tender; and if so, when these new vans will come into the fleet. [1906/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase of vehicles and their allocation to Garda units. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources. I am further advised that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis to ensure the best match with operational requirements.
I am further informed by the Garda authorities that the supply of medium-sized vans to An Garda Síochána was tendered and a contract is currently in place. Six new medium size vans are due to be added to An Garda Síochána Fleet in 2022.
