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An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Questions (1035)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

1035. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of the Garda fleet within the Wicklow Garda division that are aged between 0-1, 2-4, 5-9 and over 9 years old, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18213/23]

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The the 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 of which 68  vehicles assigned to Wicklow Division. This represents 2% of the Garda fleet. 

Wicklow Division 

Cars

Vans

Motorcycles

4 x 4

*Others

Total

Number

48

11

2

6

1

68

*The category 'others' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles

The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number and percentage of vehicles within the Wicklow Garda division that are aged between 0-1, 2-4, 5-9 and over 9 years old, in tabular form. 

Age Profile

Number of Vehicles

% of Fleet in Wicklow by Age 

% of Total Garda Fleet by Age 

< 1 year

4

5.88%

0.12%

1-2 years

5

7.35%

0.15%

2-4 years

16

23.50%

0.47%

4-5 years

6

8.82%

0.18%

5-9  years

27

39.70%

0.80%

 9+  years

10

14.70%

0.30%

Total

68

 

2.01%

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.

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