Alan Kelly
Question:118. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if funding is available in 2025 to purchase replacement Garda prisoner transport vehicles. [21443/25]
View answerWednesday, 30 April 2025
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I am committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime. A strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy.
The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 includes unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion, representing a 27% increase since 2020. This investment supports the continued enhancement of the Garda fleet, ensuring that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective, and fit-for-purpose fleet. Funds are allocated based on identified operational demands and prioritised according to the multi-annual sums provided.
These funds have facilitated the purchase of two water cannon and a significant expansion of the Garda fleet, which now comprises over 3,500 vehicles—the largest fleet in the organisation's history.
I am informed by Garda authorities that the purchase of additional Garda prisoner transport trucks is not planned for 2025.
An Garda Síochána publishes detailed information on the Garda fleet from 2008 to date, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown. This is publicly available on their website at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html