Sorca Clarke
Question:930. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the age profile of the Garda vehicle fleet in the Westmeath division. [46375/24]
View answerWednesday, 22 January 2025
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the distribution of resources, including the Garda fleet, across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in this matter.
The Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to keep people safe. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2.48 billion in Budget 2025. This is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology, and vehicles.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that, at the end of December 2024, there were 3,589 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet, the highest total of vehicles ever in use by An Garda Síochána. This represents an increase of over 15% since the end of December 2020.
As the Deputy is aware the Divisions of Meath and Westmeath have merged as part of the new Operating Model. I am advised that on 31 December 2024 there were 149 vehicles attached to the Meath/Westmeath Division, which includes: 118 cars, 23 vans, 4 motorcycles, 3 4x4, and 1 other. The category 'other' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles.
The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of vehicles attached to the Meath/Westmeath Division by age at the end of December 2024.
|
Age |
Number of Vehicles |
Percentage |
|
<1 year |
18 |
12.10% |
|
1-2 years |
11 |
7.40% |
|
2-4 years |
27 |
18.10% |
|
4-6 years |
30 |
20.10% |
|
6 + years |
63 |
42.30% |
|
Total |
149 |
100.00% |
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that An Garda Síochána publish information on Garda fleet, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown, on their website at:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html