The provision and deployment of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that on 1 January 2011 there were 57 vehicles allocated to the Laois/Offaly Division of which 43 were Garda cars. I am further informed that as at 31 May 2012 there were 49 vehicles allocated to the Laois/Offaly Division of which 35 were Garda cars.
I am further advised by the Garda authorities that the policing requirements of the Laois/Offaly Garda Division are subject to ongoing review and that a comprehensive policing service continues to be delivered within the Division. In addition, the future needs of the Division will be considered in the light of An Garda Síochána's identified policing priorities and the availability of financial resources.