Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
562. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda mountain bikes attached to each Garda district in the Cavan-Monaghan division as of 22 March 2022; if she will provide the same figures as of 31 March 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16121/22]
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. This includes the distribution of resources across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in this matter.
The resources provided by the Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels of more than €2 billion in Budget 2022, which includes €12 million for investment in the Garda fleet.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána recognise the need to be visible and accessible in communities but are also conscious of taking necessary actions to reduce their carbon footprint. In Budget 2022, the government announced that An Garda Síochána would purchase an additional 100 mountain bikes. There will also be a focus on an increased numbers of Electrical Vehicles as part of an overall fleet management strategy.
I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the Cavan/Monaghan Division have 12 Garda mountain bikes allocated to the Division as follows:
- Bailieborough District – 2 Garda Mountain Bikes
- Cavan District – 4 Garda Mountain Bikes
- Carrickmacross District – 4 Garda Mountain Bikes
- Monaghan District – 2 Garda Mountain Bikes
I am further advised that the current allocation is consistent with that allocated to the Division in March 2020.
