Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2023
188. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to Dundalk and Drogheda Garda districts as of 25 January 2023; if he will provide the corresponding figures for 31 January 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4986/23]
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.
As 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 am however 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 31 January 2023 there were 3,350 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet. This represents an increase of 8% since end January 2021 when there were 3,128 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of vehicles assigned to Louth Division at 31 January 2021 and at 31 January 2023.
|
Louth Division 31/01/2023 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4 x 4 |
Others |
Total |
|
ARDEE |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
|
DROGHEDA |
23 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
|
DUNDALK |
29 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
37 |
|
Total |
59 |
12 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
77 |
|
Louth Division 31/01/2021 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
Others |
Total |
|
ARDEE |
8 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
|
DROGHEDA |
16 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
23 |
|
DUNDALK |
29 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
34 |
|
Total |
53 |
11 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
68 |
*The category 'others' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles
