Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
503. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of marked Garda cars and vans allocated to the Garda dog unit to date in 2022; the number of these vehicles that have been withdrawn to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61953/22]
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 any decisions in relation to the allocation of the Garda fleet. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters.
However to be of assistance, the table below as provided by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of marked and unmarked vans allocated to the Garda Dog Unit and those removed from the Garda Dog Unit in the time frames requested by the Deputy. No cars were allocated to or removed from the Unit during that time.
Table 1 - Vans allocated to/removed from Garda Dog Unit in 2022
|
As at 30 November 2022 |
Marked |
Unmarked |
|
Allocated |
0 |
2 |
|
Removed |
0 |
0 |
The allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis.
