Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
452. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of marked and unmarked vehicles allocated to the Garda dog unit as of 7 May 2024; if she will provide same figures as of 1 May 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21445/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under 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 these independent functions.
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.
There are now 3,516 vehicles in the Garda fleet, the highest ever, and an increase of over 34% since 2015. The fleet includes 2,658 cars, 565 vans, 139 motorcycles, 102 4x4 and 52 others (refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles).
The table below, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of marked and unmarked vehicles allocated to the Garda Dog Unit on 30 April 2021 and 30 April 2024, the latest date for when figures are available.
|
Dog Unit |
Vans Marked |
Vans Unmarked |
Vans Total |
4x4 Marked |
4x4 Unmarked |
4x4 Total |
Total |
|
30.04.21 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
|
30.04.24 |
4 |
11 |
15 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
18 |
