The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, due to the fact that an official car was temporarily out of service at Mountjoy Garda Station, it was necessary to use a rental vehicle to ensure optimum delivery of service to the community.
I understand from the Garda authorities that this was an exceptional situation and they have indicated that they are satisfied that the Garda transport allocated to the station is sufficient to meet the needs of the area concerned.