Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
948 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he plans to provide funding to purchase additional Garda vans; if so, the number of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17851/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision and deployment of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that provision has been made in the 2012 Garda Vote for the purchase of new vehicles. I am also informed that a tendering process in respect of Garda vans has recently been completed. This is being undertaken by the National Procurement Service with a view to putting in place a contract which will allow for the provision of new vehicles. Any requirement for vans on the part of An Garda Síochána will be addressed in that overall context.
