Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
532. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of new Garda vehicles allocated to the Garda technical bureau to date in 2024; and the number of Garda vehicles from the technical bureau withdrawn during same period, in tabular form. [36797/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the distribution of resources, including the Garda fleet, across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
The Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the necessary resources to keep people safe. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion in Budget 2024. This is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology and vehicles.
There are now 3,530 vehicles in the Garda fleet, the highest total of vehicles ever in use by An Garda Síochána, and an increase of over 35% since 2015. The fleet includes 2,657 cars, 589 vans, 132 motorcycles, 100 4x4 and 52 others (refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles).
I am informed by Garda Authorities that no vehicles were allocated to or removed from the Garda Technical Bureau to date in 2024, as of 31 August 2024.
The table below, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, indicates the number of vehicles currently allocated to the Garda Technical Bureau as of August 31 2024.
|
Cars |
Vans |
4x4 |
Total |
|
10 |
4 |
1 |
15 |
I have been advised that 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.
