Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
473. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the 170 new Garda vehicles will be assigned to An Garda Síochána; which districts will receive the vehicles; the number of cars that will be assigned per district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2411/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe deployment of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context, I am informed that the Garda vehicles which were purchased towards the end of last year are currently being rolled out.
I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the proposed allocation of the new vehicles is as outlined in the following table. A more detailed breakdown is not currently available and the Deputy will appreciate that the vehicles will be deployed in line with Garda operational requirements.
|
District |
Vehicles |
|
Dublin Metropolitan Region |
22 |
|
Eastern Region |
30 |
|
Northern Region |
25 |
|
South Eastern Region |
25 |
|
Southern Region |
31 |
|
Western Region |
30 |
|
National Support Services |
4 |
|
Crime and Security |
4 |
|
Total |
171 |
