asked the Minister for Justice the increase in the cost of maintenance and running expenses of motor transport for the Garda Síochána in the financial years 1957-58, 1958-59, 1959-60 and 1960-61, as compared with the amount required for these purposes in the financial year 1955-56.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Motor Transport.
17.
The cost of maintenance and running expenses of motor transport for the Garda Síochána during the financial years in question was as follows:
|
£ |
|
|
1960-61 |
96,739 |
|
1959-60 |
94,641 |
|
1958-59 |
74,593 |
|
1957-58 |
70,751 |
The comparative figure of cost for the year 1955-56 was £50,287.
The vehicular strength of the Garda Síochána fleet was 344 on 31st March, 1961, as against 204 on the 31st March, 1956.