Alan Kelly
Question:540. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice when the new Garda public order unit vans will come into the fleet. [24888/24]
View answerTuesday, 11 June 2024
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that 15 Public Order vans have been ordered by An Garda Síochána and will be allocated to the Garda fleet in batches as they complete the fit-out process. I am further advised that the vans will be allocated by the end of the year, however an exact timeline is not yet available.
The Deputy may wish to be aware that there were 31 Public Order vans attached to the Garda Fleet on 30 May 2024.
It should be noted that the purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochána are based on identified operational demands and the availability of resources, and this process is reviewed continually.