Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
882. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and percentage of the Garda fleet aged over ten years as of 9 June 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28808/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be appreciate decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
Material in relation to the strength of the Garda Fleet, as of 19 April 2017, the date for which it is readily available, is as outlined in the table below. I have requested the Commissioner for a breakdown of the percentage of vehicles greater than 10 years and will revert to the Deputy when same is to hand.
|
Age |
Fleet Total |
% of Total |
|
2,794 |
100% |
|
|
< 1 Year |
504 |
18% |
|
1 - 2 Years |
413 |
15% |
|
2- 4 Years |
799 |
29% |
|
4 - 6 Years |
235 |
8% |
|
> 6 Years |
843 |
30% |
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 882 for answer on Tuesday 20th June 2017, in which you requested details of the number and percentage of the Garda fleet aged over ten years as of 9 June 2017.
As you will recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available, and I undertook to contact you again.
The Garda authorities have provided the following information in relation to the fleet as at 1 June 2017.
The total number of Vehicles in the fleet is 2,808 and the profile is as follows:
|
Years |
Number |
% of Fleet |
|
0-1 Year |
440 |
15.7% |
|
1-2 Years |
422 |
15.0% |
|
2-4 Years |
888 |
31.6% |
|
4-6 Years |
243 |
8.7% |
|
6-8 Years |
53 |
1.9% |
|
8-10 Years |
326 |
11.6% |
|
10+ Years |
436 |
15.5% |
You will be aware that some €46 million is being invested in the fleet under the Government Capital Plan 2016-2021 to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit for purpose fleet.
I trust that this is of assistance.
