Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
610. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new Garda roads policing unit vehicles that came into the fleet in 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of Garda roads policing unit vehicles that were withdrawn from the fleet during 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8244/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the allocation of resources within An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of vehicles, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no role in these operational decisions.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the allocations to and removals from the fleet in 2021 and to date in 2022.
Garda Roads Policing Vehicles – Allocations & Removals in 2021 and to date in 2022
|
Allocated |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorbikes |
4x4 |
Total |
|
2021 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
35 |
|
2022 as at 14/02/2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Removed |
Cars |
Vans |
Mbikes |
4x4 |
Total |
|
2021 |
21 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
22 |
|
2022 as at 14/02/2022 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
I am further informed that the allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources. The allocation of vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis to ensure the best match with operational requirements.
