Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2023
549. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-bikes currently in the Garda fleet; if this number will be further increased during 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54897/23]
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 all decisions related to the provision of Garda equipment to the Garda fleet and the operational deployment of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am advised that as of 18 August, the latest date for which figures are currently available, there are six e-bikes being piloted in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North Central and South Central Divisions. Further procurement will be an operational decision for the Commissioner and his management team.
