Jim O'Callaghan
Question:421. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if a new contract to provide additional marked and unmarked Garda vans will be put out to tender during Q2 this year. [7612/24]
View answerTuesday, 20 February 2024
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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 its vital policing work.
I am informed €10 million has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet in 2024.
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.
The Deputy will be aware that all Garda vehicles, including Garda vans, are purchased under contracts tendered by the Office of Government Procurement.
I am advised that the new tender process is currently being undertaken by the Office for Government Procurement. The Deputy will appreciate that the purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources, and is reviewed on a continual basis.