Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 March 2025
115. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of high-end ‘bait bikes’ purchased for use by An Garda Síochána; the cost of each ‘bait bike’; and, of those ‘bait bikes’ purchased, the number currently in use. [14278/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra126. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of high-end ‘bait bikes’ that An Garda Síochána purchased in 2024 and to date in 2025; the totality of expenditure on these items; and if they have any other operational use. [14373/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 126 together.
Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that no bikes were purchased for use as ‘bait bikes’ in 2024 or in 2025 to date by An Garda Síochána.
Bicycles that are utilised as ‘bait bikes’ in the possession of An Garda Síochána are subject of Police Property Applications made to the Courts as no owners could be identified.
An Garda Síochána has a range of operational measures to combat bicycle theft and to target those who engage in it. An Garda Síochána provides crime prevention information and awareness raising to the general public and bicycle retailers in relation to bicycle theft.
