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An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022

Tuesday, 8 February 2022

Ceisteanna (579)

Catherine Murphy

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579. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of high-speed rigid inflatable boats currently in the Garda water unit. [6211/22]

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The Deputy will be aware that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. 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 advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Water Unit, Operational Support Services is a national resource based at Santry Garda Station, Dublin Metropolitan Region, and Garycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and is under the remit of Assistant Commissioner, Organised & Serious Crime. The unit provides a full dive and marine capability throughout the State and responds to requests for assistance from within An Garda Síochána and other relevant agencies.

I am further advised that the unit currently has four Rigid Inflatable Boats, two based in Santry and two based in Athlone.

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