Brendan Griffin
Question:407. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the total number of Garda vehicles for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56195/23]
View answerThursday, 14 December 2023
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The unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion for 2023 and €2.3 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work.
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.
However, I can inform the Deputy that as of 30 November there were 3,447 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet which represents an increase of almost 11% since the end of 2020, and is the highest number of vehicles attached to the Garda fleet ever.
I am advised that the purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources. The allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis to ensure the best match with operational requirements.
The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of vehicles attached to the Garda fleet at the end of December 2019 up to 2022, and as of 30 November 2023.
|
Garda Fleet |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4 x 4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
30/11/2023 |
2,625 |
531 |
136 |
102 |
53 |
3,447 |
|
31/12/2022 |
2,517 |
514 |
129 |
99 |
53 |
3,312 |
|
31/12/2021 |
2,451 |
506 |
128 |
101 |
54 |
3,240 |
|
31/12/2020 |
2,348 |
496 |
127 |
88 |
53 |
3,112 |
|
31/12/2019 |
2,044 |
500 |
116 |
81 |
53 |
2,794 |
*The category 'others' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that An Garda Síochána publishes information on Garda fleet, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown, on the Garda website at:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html