Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
511. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of stables by location that are available for use by Garda mounted units that are located outside of the Dublin region, in tabular form. [6969/23]
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 and as Minister I have no role in these operational policing matters.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Mounted Unit is based at Áras an Úachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 and has a national remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner, Organised and Serious Crime and the operational control of Detective Chief Superintendent, Operational Support Services. There are currently twelve horses attached to the Garda Mounted Unit.
I have also been informed that the Garda Mounted Unit does not use any specific nominated stables outside Dublin. When the Garda Mounted Unit is deployed outside Dublin and is required to stay overnight, the unit avails of suitable stabling facilities in the location in which they are deployed. This expense is covered by the Garda Vote.
