Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
642. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda cars and motorcycles attached to DMR north roads policing unit as of 18 November 2025; and if he will provide same figures as of 30 November 2022, in tabular form. [65452/25]
View answerThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes the allocation and deployment of Garda resources throughout the State.
The unprecedented allocation of over €2.59 billion to the Garda Vote under Budget 2026 demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work.
On 31 October 2025, there were 3,695 vehicles in the Garda fleet. This represents an increase of over 18% since the end of December 2020.
Garda authorities have provided the below table which shows the number of Garda cars and motorcycles attached to DMR North Roads Policing unit.
|
|
Cars |
Motorcycles |
Total |
|
As at 30 Nov 2022 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
|
As at 18 Nov 2025 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
The purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochána is made on the basis of identified operational demands, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis.
