Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
476. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to the Wexford division as of 14 February 2023; if he will provide the corresponding figures as of 31 January 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9491/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
The table below, provided by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of vehicles assigned to Wexford Division at 31 January 2021 and at 31 January 2023, the date for which latest figures are available.
|
31/01/2021 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4 x 4 |
Others |
Total |
|
ENNISCORTHY |
22 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
26 |
|
NEW ROSS |
8 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
|
WEXFORD |
22 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
29 |
|
Total |
52 |
9 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
65 |
|
31/01/2023 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4 x 4 |
Others |
Total |
|
ENNISCORTHY |
19 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
23 |
|
NEW ROSS |
8 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
|
WEXFORD |
25 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
31 |
|
Total |
52 |
8 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
64 |
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that An Garda Síochána publishes information on the Garda fleet on their website at:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html
