Catherine Murphy
Question:578. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if a new contract has been put out to tender recently for the provision of additional unmarked Garda cars. [6210/22]
View answerTuesday, 8 February 2022
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As 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.
Garda vehicles are purchased under contracts tendered by the Office of Government Procurement. The current contract came into effect in November 2020. This contract is effective for a period of two years, with the option of a 12 month extension.
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.