Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
1019. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of the purchase of a new Garda car for the Minister for Foreign Affairs (details supplied); the estimated cost of the new car and two Garda drivers; and the way this is going to be replaced in the budget of An Garda Síochána. [19628/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Garda authorities that the current contract for the purchase of executive vehicles expired in March 2020, the Office of Government Procurement is currently completing a tender competition. Consequently it would not be appropriate to detail the purchase price of ministerial vehicles in case this may prejudice the tender completion.
I am also informed that there is currently no requirement to purchase new vehicles as requirements can be met from the vehicles allocated to the Ministerial pool.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the average salary cost of a Garda member allocated to the ministerial pool is €97,850, which includes salary, allowances, overtime, subsistence and employer overheads. The cost of two Garda drivers amounts to €189,700.
