Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1149. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice what percentage of the Garda fleet are electric run cars; what percent of Garda stations have electric charging points; whether charging points are standard in renovated or new Garda stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1951/24]
View answerThe unprecedented allocation of over €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, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that An Garda Síochána are working with the Office of Public Works on the rollout of electric charge points at Garda Stations across the country. This is a large scale project that will continue for a number of years with the ultimate aim of installing electric vehicle chargers in every Garda Station.
I am further advised that 7% of active Garda stations have charging points and 4% of the current Garda fleet is either fully electric or plug in hybrid.
