Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
506. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1550 of 23 July 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities in order for this PQ to be answered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36379/24]
View answerI understand that Parliamentary Question No. 1550 of 23 July 2024 sought the number of new Garda community relations vans that came into the fleet in 2023 and to date in 2024 and the number of Garda community relations vans that were withdrawn from the fleet during same period, in tabular form.
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 resources. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the table below outlines the number of Community Engagement vans allocated and removed in 2023 and as of 30 June 2024. Please note that this information is operational and may be subject to change.
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Allocated |
Removed |
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2023 |
2 |
0 |
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2024 as at 30 June |
8 |
0 |
I am further advised that the purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochána is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis.
