Robert Troy
Question:195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice the number of new marked and unmarked Garda cars allocated to counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36635/22]
View answerWednesday, 6 July 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 administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review to ensure their optimum use in light of identified operational needs and emerging crime trends.
The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of new marked and unmarked Garda vehicles allocated to counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022.
Vehicles Allocated to Westmeath Division
|
|
Cars |
Cars |
|
|
|
Marked |
Unmarked |
Total |
|
As at 30 June 2022 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
2021 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
|
2020 |
8 |
4 |
12 |
|
2019 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
Vehicles Allocated to Roscommon/Longford Division
|
|
Cars |
Cars |
|
|
|
Marked |
Unmarked |
Total |
|
As at 30 June 2022 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
2021 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
|
2020 |
9 |
4 |
13 |
|
2019 |
0 |
1 |
1 |