Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
468. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the amount An Garda Síochána has spent on vehicular recovery services within the DMR north division in 2022 and to date in 2023; the name of the company awarded the contract; when this current contract is due to expire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30676/23]
View answerAs 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 procurement of services required by An Garda Síochána to perform its function of keeping people safe. 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 of the following information.
Gannon’s City Recovery was awarded the contract for the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North towing service for the period requested. The below outlines the expenditure for towing services in DMR North.
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2022 |
€486,153.81 |
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2023* |
€439,553.68 |
*Period Jan to May 2023 inclusive
The current contract commenced 1 July 2022 for a 5 year term.
