Catherine Murphy
Question:893. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if funding will be provided for the purchase of additional horses for the Garda mounted unit in 2023. [55520/22]
View answerTuesday, 8 November 2022
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am informed that the Garda Mounted Unit is based at Áras an Uachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 and has a national remit.
I am advised that there are currently 13 horses attached to the Garda Mounted Unit. I am further advised that horses attached to the Garda Mounted Unit are purchased as the need arises, specifically when replacing existing horses who are retired from service. I am informed that there is currently no such requirement for extra funding for the purchase of additional horses, at this time, although this is and will continue to be kept under review.