Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
794. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new unmarked motorcycles added to the Garda fleet in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024; the number of unmarked motorcycles withdrawn from the fleet during same period, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45071/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
The unprecedented allocation of over €2.48 billion for 2025 to An Garda Síochána 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.
There are now over 3,500 Garda vehicles. This is the largest fleet ever available to An Garda Síochána and represents a 34% increase since 2015.
The below table, provided to me by the Garda authorities, details the number of unmarked motorcycles allocated to and removed from the Garda fleet in 2023 and as of 31 October 2024. I am further 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.
|
Year |
Allocated |
Removed |
|
2023 |
0 |
0 |
|
2024 as on 31 October |
1 |
0 |
