Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2023
260. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 440 of 9 May 2023, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have the question answered. [26943/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in such matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of vehicles attached to Garda Dog Unit at 31 January 2021 and at 30 April 2023, the latest date for which figures are available.
|
Date |
Cars |
Vans |
4 x 4 |
Total |
|
31 January 2021 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
10 |
|
30 April 2023 |
0 |
13 |
3 |
16 |
I am assured that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis to ensure the best match with operational requirements.
