Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 September 2025
436. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda cars registered to and for use by An Garda Síochána, by Garda region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49661/25]
View answer437. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda vans registered to and for use by An Garda Síochána, by Garda region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49662/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 437 together.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 July 2025, there were 3,683 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet, the highest total of vehicles ever in use by An Garda Síochána. This represents an increase of over 18% since the end of December 2020.
An Garda Síochána publishes detailed information on the Garda fleet from 2008 to date. Information in relation to the number of Garda vans and cars is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html
The Deputy should select Finance Fleet Management and access the file titled “Fleet Management Report July 2025” for a breakdown of Garda vehicles as at 31 July 2025.
The Garda Commissioner is responsible under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 for the distribution and deployment of the Garda fleet across the State. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.[]
