Catherine Murphy
Question:540. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of 800cc and 1200cc motorcycles that are in the Garda fleet as of 17 May 2022, in tabular form. [26153/22]
View answerTuesday, 24 May 2022
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The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of motorcycles. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. 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.
Budget 2022 provides in excess of an unprecedented €2 billion to An Garda Síochána, of which I am informed that €12m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet, which will mean more high visibility policing in our towns and cities.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 48 1200cc motorcycles and no 800cc motorcycles attached to the Garda fleet at 17 May 2022.