Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018
264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four-wheel drive vehicles available for use by Tallaght Garda station in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26665/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet. This is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015. Indeed in the period 2013 to the end of 2017, almost €44 million has been invested in the fleet with some 2,000 vehicles coming on stream in that period to assist Gardaí in being mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.
As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles across the various Garda divisions are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in that matter.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that Tallaght Garda Station is in Tallaght District of DMR South Division. I am further informed that in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and in 2018 to date, one 4-wheel drive vehicle has been available for use in Tallaght District, with a total of two 4-wheel drive vehicles being available for use in DMR South Division throughout the period in question.
