Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024
419. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of new mountain bikes, e-bikes and mopeds that came into the Garda fleet in 2023 and to-date in 2024; and the number of Garda mountain bikes withdrawn from the fleet during 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [4087/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the purchasing and distribution of Garda vehicles. The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the resources they need which is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion in Budget 2024. This funding is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, technology and equipment.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the following numbers are reflective of new Garda Mountain bikes, e-bikes and mopeds that came into the Garda Fleet in 2023 and to date in 2024:
|
Mountain Bikes |
E-Bikes |
Mopeds |
|
50 |
8 |
0 |
I am further advised that there are no records currently held of official Garda mountain bikes that have been withdrawn from the fleet.
