Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022
521. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been provided for the purchase of ten additional vehicles for the Garda armed support unit; if these new vehicles have been added to the fleet; and if so, the Garda divisions to which these vehicles will be allocated. [35777/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
Budget 2022 provides in excess of an unprecedented €2 billion to An Garda Síochána, of which I am informed that €12m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet, which will mean more high visibility policing in our towns and cities.
I am advised by An Garda Síochána that it is planned to provide nine new vehicles to the Armed Support Unit in 2022. The Garda authorities have further outlined that as of 29 June, one new vehicle has been allocated to the Armed Support Unit, Kildare Division.
