Garda Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2004

Thursday, 21 October 2004

Ceisteanna (172)

John Perry

Ceist:

172 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the presence of Garda patrol vehicles on roads and streets assists in reducing the number of street assaults and helps to reduce speeding; if he plans to place unmanned patrol cars on roads and streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25876/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am informed that local Garda management are responsible for the deployment of mobile and foot patrols so as to address policing requirements in preventing and detecting crimes and traffic offences. I have been further informed by the Garda authorities that there are no plans to place unmanned patrol cars on roads and streets.