Catherine Murphy
Question:906. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if funding will be provided to purchase high-powered jet skies for the Garda water unit. [27907/23]
View answerTuesday, 13 June 2023
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The Garda Water Unit is a national resource based at Santry Garda Station, Dublin Metropolitan Region and Garycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
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 these independent functions.
However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the provision and allocation of all Garda Water Unit resources is under constant review.
I am also advised that there are currently no plans for the provision of jet skis as part of Garda Water Unit operational deployments.