Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
484. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 467 of 9 May 2023, if he has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this PQ answered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25641/23]
View answerI understand that Parliamentary Question No. 467 of 9 May 2023 refers to the ages of each horsebox vehicles currently within the Garda Mounted Unit.
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 equipment. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 30 April 2023, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 4 horseboxes attached to the Garda Mounted Unit.
I am further advised the 2 horseboxes are between 3 - 4 years old and 2 are between 5 - 6 years old. I am informed that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis to ensure the best match with operational requirements.
