Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2025
562. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of new Garda command and control vehicles that came into the fleet in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025; and the number of those vehicles withdrawn from the fleet during same period, in tabular form. [13914/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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 Garda fleet, across the various Garda Divisions and National/Specialist Units.
The Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to keep people safe. Over €2.48 billion has been provided in Budget 2025 and this is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology, and vehicles.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that, at the end of February 2025, there were 3,668 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet, the highest total of vehicles ever in use by An Garda Síochána. This represents an increase of over 17% since the end of December 2020.
An Garda Síochána publishes detailed information on the Garda fleet from 2008 to date, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown. I note the monthly Fleet reports are currently available from 2020 to February 2025. This is publicly available on their website at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html
I have been informed by Garda management that there are currently four Command and Control vehicles on the Garda fleet as of 28 February. There were no new Command and Control vehicles allocated in 2023, 2024, or 2025 to date, and there were no such vehicles removed from service during the same period.
The allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources. The allocation of vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis to ensure the best match with operational requirements.
