Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2024
243. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 22 May 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this PQ answered. [26092/24]
View answerParliamentary Question No.130 of 22 May 2024 refers to the Garda roads policing units (RPUs) that currently have a sheltered motorcycle shed; and if so, the capacity of each shed for each RPU, in tabular form.
As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including matters relating to the Garda estate. In addition, the Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in such matters.
I can, however, assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented provision of over €2.35 billion to the Garda Vote this year, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment and investment in new equipment and new vehicles.
The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the Garda Roads Policing units that currently have storage capacity for motorcycles, as of 29 May 2024.
|
Region |
Division |
Capacity |
Comment |
|
DMR |
DMR North |
4 |
|
|
DMR |
DMR West |
6 |
|
|
DMR |
DMR South |
3 |
|
|
DMR |
DMR Roads Policing |
25 |
|
|
DMR |
DMR East |
N/A |
Motorcycles stored at underground parking |
|
DMR |
DMR North Central |
8 |
|
|
Eastern |
Meath Westmeath |
2 |
|
|
Eastern |
Meath Westmeath |
2 |
|
|
Eastern |
Kildare |
4 |
|
|
Eastern |
Kildare |
1 |
|
|
Eastern |
Laois Offaly |
1 |
|
|
Eastern |
Waterford Kilkenny Carlow |
2 |
|
|
Eastern |
Waterford Kilkenny Carlow |
1 |
|
|
Eastern |
Waterford Kilkenny Carlow |
1 |
|
|
Eastern |
Waterford Kilkenny Carlow |
4 |
|
|
Eastern |
Waterford Kilkenny Carlow |
3 |
|
|
Eastern |
Wexford Wicklow |
2 |
|
|
Eastern |
Wexford Wicklow |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Clare Tipperary |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Clare Tipperary |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Clare Tipperary |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Donegal |
3 |
|
|
North West |
Galway |
N/A |
Motorcycles stored at underground parking |
|
North West |
Louth Cavan Monaghan |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Louth Cavan Monaghan |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Louth Cavan Monaghan |
4 |
|
|
North West |
Mayo Roscommon Longford |
4 |
|
|
North West |
Mayo Roscommon Longford |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Mayo Roscommon Longford |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Sligo |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Sligo |
2 |
|
|
North West |
Sligo |
2 |
|
|
Southern |
Cork City |
8 |
|
|
Southern |
Cork County |
2 |
|
|
Southern |
Cork County |
2 |
|
|
Southern |
Cork County |
2 |
|
|
Southern |
Cork County |
2 |
|
|
Southern |
Kerry |
3 |
|
|
Southern |
Limerick |
4 |
