Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:301. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four wheel drive Garda vehicles in the Tallaght Garda district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11831/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
301. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four wheel drive Garda vehicles in the Tallaght Garda district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11831/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the DMR South Division, of which Tallaght District is part, has two (2) four-wheel drive vehicles.
I understand that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed by the Garda authorities on a continual basis. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles within each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles as required by operational requirements.