Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2022
114. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and motorcycles attached to the Cavan-Monaghan roads policing unit as of 1 June 2021 and 30 November 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61324/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can 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 €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet.
While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the deployment of resources, I am assured 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 at the end of November 2022 there were 72 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet in Cavan/Monaghan Division, a breakdown of these vehicles is provided below.
|
Cavan/Monaghan Division |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
Total |
|
Total |
49 |
12 |
4 |
7 |
72 |
I am further informed that the table below sets out the number of cars and motorcycles attached to Cavan/Monaghan Roads Policing Unit at 31 May 2021 and at 30 November 2022.
|
Roads Policing - Cavan/Monaghan |
Cars |
Motorcycles |
Total |
|
As at 30 November 2022 |
8 |
4 |
12 |
|
As on 31 May 2021 |
10 |
4 |
14 |
