Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:551. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of kennels currently vacant within the Garda dog unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42487/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 October 2024
Ceisteanna (551, 553)
Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:553. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of stables that are currently vacant within Garda mounted unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42491/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 and 553 together.
I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to Keep People Safe. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of €2.48 billion in Budget 2025. This represents a 27% increase in funding since 2020.
The Garda Mounted Unit is based at Áras an Úachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 and has a national remit.
I am advised that there are no vacant stables at the Garda Mounted Unit. There are 15 stables attached to the unit, all of which are in use for the stabling of current mounts, mounts on trial and future mounts.
The Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a national remit.
I am advised that kennelling facilities are provided to Garda members assigned to the Dog Unit to accommodate the dogs assigned to them. I am further advised that some kennels may at times be temporarily unoccupied for a period of time while an animal is being sourced for training purposes.