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Garda Transport Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Ceisteanna (332)

Louise O'Reilly

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332. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and percentage of the north Dublin Garda fleet aged over ten years as of 24 February 2020. [3955/20]

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In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles, in accordance with operational demand. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.

I am informed by Garda authorities that as of 29 February 2020 there were 92 vehicles assigned to the DMR North Division, of which only 8 vehicles are more than 10 years old. This represents less than 9% of the total Divisional fleet.

The Deputy may also be interested to know that a total of €9 million has been allocated specifically for purchase and fit-out of Garda vehicles in 2020. The number and type of vehicles which will be purchased with this allocation as well as the Divisions to which those new vehicles will be assigned are entirely a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

This investment is part of a total capital investment of €46 million in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet and that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.

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