Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022
685. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new marked and unmarked roads policing unit vehicles that came into the fleet to-date in 2022; the number of RPU vehicles withdrawn to-date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32342/22]
View answerThe 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 329 vehicles attached to Garda Roads Policing, including both marked and unmarked vehicles.
The table below, furnished me by the Garda authorities, shows the number of roads policing vehicles allocated and withdrawn to date in 2022.
|
2022 to date |
Marked |
Unmarked |
|
Allocated |
0 |
0 |
|
Removed |
3 |
3 |
Budget 2022 provides in excess of an unprecedented €2 billion, 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.
