Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2022
196. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice the total number of Garda cars currently allocated to Garda services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the age and mileage of the Garda vehicle fleet in the counties in tabular form. [36636/22]
View answerAs 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.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the recording of data on Garda systems is per Division rather than county. The below tables outline the total number of Garda cars allocated to Garda services for the Roscommon/ Longford Division and Westmeath Division, and the age and mileage of those vehicles.
Roscommon/Longford Divisional Garda Cars by age and mileage as at 30 June 2022
|
Age Profile |
Roscommon-Longford Division |
|
< 1 year |
1 |
|
1-2 years |
13 |
|
2-4 years |
10 |
|
4-6 years |
7 |
|
6+ years |
11 |
|
Total |
42 |
|
Total mileage |
6,049,576km |
Westmeath Divisional Garda Cars by age and mileage as at 30 June 2022
|
Age Profile |
Westmeath Division |
|
< 1 year |
6 |
|
1-2 years |
9 |
|
2-4 years |
14 |
|
4-6 years |
14 |
|
6+ years |
14 |
|
Total |
57 |
|
Total mileage |
8,215,495km |
