An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Questions (503)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

503. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if a new contract for the provision of new marked Garda vans will be put out to tender before the end of 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36376/24]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

As 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 resources. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.

Garda vehicles, including vans, are purchased under contracts tendered by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). The new tender process is being undertaken by the OGP.

The purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochána is made on the basis of identified operational demands, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis.