Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024
344. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the amount that An Garda Síochána spent on vehicle recovery services within Cavan-Monaghan Garda division in 2023; and the timeframe for when this contract is due to expire. [5186/24]
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 the procurement of services required by An Garda Síochána to perform its function of keeping people safe. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
However, to be of assistance, I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been informed that €769,822 was spent on vehicle recovery services within the Cavan-Monaghan Garda Division from January to the end of December 2023.
I am further informed the contract for recovery, towing and management services in Cavan/Monaghan Division commenced in April 2023 and is due to expire in April 2028.
