Catherine Murphy
Question:577. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if funding is being provided in 2022 for the purchase of additional Garda command control vehicles. [6209/22]
View answerTuesday, 8 February 2022
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Budget 2022 has allocated €12m for investment in the Garda fleet, which will mean more high visibility policing in our towns and cities.
The Deputy will be aware that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), 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, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. 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 there are currently 4 Command and Control vehicles attached to the Garda fleet. I am further informed that there is no plan to purchase additional Garda command control vehicles in 2022.