Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
1033. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been provided in 2023 to purchase additional larger horsebox trucks for the Garda mounted unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18211/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána as well as for decisions in relation to the allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am 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.
I am advised there are currently six operational double horse boxes attached to the Garda Mounted Unit and there are presently no plans to purchase another one.
