Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2022
558. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to the Kerry division and Sligo-Leitrim division as of 1 January 2021 and 17 October 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53004/22]
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 role in such matters.
I can however assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which I am informed that €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet.
I can advise the Deputy that the Garda authorities have furnished me with the number of cars and vans attached to the two Divisions as at 30 September 2022, the latest date for which figures are available, and 31 December 2020, the closest date to 1 January 2021 for which figures are available.
Kerry Division: 50 cars and 11 vans as at 30 September 2022; 51 cars and 13 vans as at 31 December 2020.
Sligo-Leitrim Division: 42 cars and 9 vans as at 30 September 2022; 40 cars and 12 vans as at 31 December 2020.
