Darren O'Rourke
Question:348. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of unmarked Garda mountain bikes in the fleet. [43647/23]
View answerTuesday, 10 October 2023
Questions (348)
Written answers
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes all decisions about Garda equipment. As Minister I play no role in these independent functions, and have no role in the issuance of contracts for purchase of Garda equipment, which are governed by standard Government procurement guidelines.
I have been advised by Garda management that, as of 18 August, there are 556 mountain bikes issued nationally for use by Garda members engaged in bike patrols. I am further advised that there are no unmarked Garda mountain bikes in the Garda Fleet, and there are no plans currently to have unmarked mountain bikes in the fleet.
I am further advised that An Garda Síochána intends to tender for additional mountain bikes for the service later this year, with a view to accepting delivery of new bikes in early 2024.