Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
938. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice the number of new Garda cars and vans that were added to the Wexford Division in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024; and the number of Garda cars and vans withdrawn from the fleet during same period, in tabular form. [46442/24]
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 this matter.
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 over €2.48 billion in Budget 2025. This is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology, and vehicles.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that at the end of December 2024 there were 3,589 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet, the highest total of vehicles ever in use by An Garda Síochána. This represents an increase of over 15% since the end of December 2020.
As the Deputy is aware, Wexford Division has merged with Wicklow Division as part of the new Operating Model. I am advised that, as of 31 December 2024, there were 137 vehicles attached to the Wicklow/Wexford Division which includes 100 cars, 22 vans, 6 motorcycles, 8 4x4 and 1 other. The category 'other' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles.
The table below, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of cars and vans allocated to and removed from the Wexford Division in 2023.
|
Wexford Division in 2023 |
Cars |
Vans |
Total |
|
Allocated |
9 |
1 |
10 |
|
Removed |
9 |
1 |
10 |
The table below sets out the number of cars and vans allocated to and removed from the Wexford/Wicklow Division in 2024.
|
Wexford/Wicklow Division in 2024 |
Cars |
Vans |
Total |
|
Allocated |
12 |
4 |
16 |
|
Removed |
12 |
0 |
12 |
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that An Garda Síochána publish information on Garda fleet, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown, on their website at:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html.
