Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024
415. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda mountain bikes attached to each Garda district within the Dublin Metropolitan Region, DMR, as of 12 February 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7606/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration 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.
The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 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.
To be of assistance, I sought the information requested by the Deputy, from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that, as of 16 February 2024, there are currently 234 official Garda mountain bikes within the DMR Districts, broken down as follows:
|
Division |
District |
District Total |
|
DMR West |
Blanchardstown |
21 |
|
Lucan |
13 |
|
|
Clondalkin |
12 |
|
|
DMR West Total |
46 |
|
|
DMR East |
Blackrock |
11 |
|
Dun Laoghaire |
9 |
|
|
DMR East Total |
20 |
|
|
DMR South |
Tallaght |
18 |
|
Crumlin |
7 |
|
|
Terenure |
11 |
|
|
DMR South Total |
36 |
|
|
DMR North |
Coolock |
16 |
|
Ballymun |
15 |
|
|
Raheny |
20 |
|
|
Balbriggan |
9 |
|
|
DMR North Total |
60 |
|
|
DMR South Central |
Kevin St |
15 |
|
Donnybrook |
9 |
|
|
Pearse St |
20 |
|
|
DMR South Central Total |
44 |
|
|
DMR North Central |
Mountjoy |
7 |
|
Fitzgibbon Street |
0 |
|
|
Bridewell |
9 |
|
|
Store St |
12 |
|
|
DMR North Central Total |
28 |
|
|
DMR Total |
234 |
It is worth noting that, between December 2023 and January 2024, the DMR were allocated fourteen new bikes which are included in the total figure of 234 mountain bikes.
I am informed that the number and types of vehicles or bikes procured is based on identified operational needs, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis. Information supplied is operational and subject to change.
