Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 June 2025
137. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 662 of 20 May 2025, if he has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities in order for this PQ to be answered. [34723/25]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities, based on information received as of 10 June 2025, that the Garda National Community Engagement Bureau reports that a total of 49 new official Garda mountain bikes were allocated to the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) in 2024 and to date in 2025.
The breakdown of these figures is set out in the table below:
|
Year |
Bikes Allocated |
Bikes Withdrawn |
|
2024 |
17 |
7 |
|
2025 |
32 |
17 |
|
Total |
49 |
24 |
I am further advised that the allocation and withdrawal of Garda mountain bikes are subject to ongoing operational assessments and the condition of equipment in use.
