Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 March 2012
175 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget for the purchase of Garda vehicles as opposed to the budget for repairing cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12993/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.
176 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review a matter relating to Garda transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13014/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDecisions in relation to the operation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as required, the decommissioning of Garda cars is carried out to ensure that all operational vehicles fully meet the safety requirements of both Garda personnel and members of the public. This is a function which is undertaken in accordance with strict standards set by the relevant manufacturers. In that context the manufacturers have indicated that patrol cars should be withdrawn from service when the odometer reading reaches 300,000 Kilometres.
177 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review a matter relating to Garda transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13015/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. At Divisional level the deployment of Garda vehicles is undertaken by the Divisional Officer in the light of operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the allocation of Garda transport at both District and Divisional level is subject to ongoing review. I am further advised that the Garda authorities are satisfied that the current policing arrangements in place within the relevant sub-district continue to ensure that an effective policing service is being provided to the area referred to by the Deputy.
Additionally, I am advised that provision has been made by the Garda authorities to acquire new Garda vehicles which will be deployed in accordance with An Garda Síochána's identified policing requirements and the availability of financial resources. In that context I understand that the needs of the area referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered.
