Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
1032. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to the Mayo Garda division as of 12 April 2023; if he will provide the same figures as of 31 March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18209/23]
View answerThe Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet.
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 role in such matters.
I am however assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that at 31 March 2023, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 3,381 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet. This represents an increase of 7% since end March 2021 when there were 3,156 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet.
I am also advised by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of vehicles attached to Mayo at 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2021.
|
Mayo |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4 x 4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
31/03/2023 |
54 |
11 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
69 |
|
31/03/2021 |
49 |
13 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
66 |
*The category 'other' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that An Garda Síochána publish information on Garda fleet, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown, on their website at:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html.
