Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1443. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of unmarked and marked Garda cars added to the fleet to date in 2022; the number of vehicles withdrawn from the fleet to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43571/22]
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.
The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of unmarked and marked Garda cars added to the fleet, and the number of vehicles withdrawn from the fleet as of 31 August 2022.
|
Cars |
Marked |
Unmarked |
Total |
|
Allocated |
40 |
112 |
152 |
|
Removed |
43 |
53 |
96 |
