Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023
355. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the percentage of the Garda roads policing fleet are aged between 0-2 years old, between 3-5 years old, between 6-10 years old and over 10 years old, in tabular form`; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43790/23]
View answerThe Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of over €2 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet.
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 such matters.
I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that at the end of September 2023, the latest date for when figures are available, there were 325 vehicles attached to Roads Policing units nationwide. The table below provides a breakdown of these vehicles by age.
|
Age Profile |
Number of Vehicles |
Percentage of Vehicles |
|
<2 years |
42 |
12.9% |
|
2-5 years |
120 |
37% |
|
5-10 years |
149 |
45.8% |
|
10+ years |
14 |
4.3% |
|
Total |
325 |
100% |
