Catherine Murphy
Question:295. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been provided in 2023 to purchase additional Garda prisoner transport vans. [20504/23]
View answerWednesday, 3 May 2023
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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 use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
I am 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.
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.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 15 Garda prisoner transport vans attached to the Garda fleet and that there are no plans to purchase additional Garda prisoner transport vans in 2023.
Question No. 296 answered with Question No. 289.