Garda Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 November 2012

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Ceisteanna (177)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

177. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Divisional Officer in the Garda Northern Division of the Dublin Region has requested any station in either the R or J Districts to receive additional vehicles when they come on stream over the next few weeks; the number of same and if the vehicles they were requested were either marked or unmarked; the date on which the Divisional Officer will know if they were successful in their request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51771/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The allocation of Garda transport is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his overall policing requirements. The detailed deployment of Garda vehicles is determined through a process of on-going analysis and review of An Garda Síochána's operational requirements and priorities. The process allows Garda management to distribute available resources within the Force in the most appropriate manner and to ensure an efficient service.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that they are continuing to monitor the transport needs of the Dublin Metropolitan North Division, and indeed of all Garda Divisions. This is the context in which the additional 170 new Garda vehicles will be allocated in the coming months.