Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2011
161 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide one additional public order van and one additional unmarked vehicle for a garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12018/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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. At Divisional level, responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Divisional Officer. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 11 unmarked vehicles and 2 public order vehicles attached to the Garda station referred to by the Deputy. In addition they have indicated that the current policing arrangements for the area make the optimum use of Garda resources.
