Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 March 2025
341. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice the number of patrol vehicles assigned to each Garda station in Offaly from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14955/25]
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. As Minister, I have no direct role in this matter.
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.
They have also provided the following information in relation to Offaly:
Vehicles assigned to patrol duty in Offaly from 2019 to 2024
|
2019 |
Total |
|
Birr District |
5 |
|
Tullamore District |
5 |
|
2020 |
Total |
|
Birr District |
3 |
|
Tullamore District |
5 |
|
2021 |
Total |
|
Birr District |
2 |
|
Tullamore District |
5 |
|
2022 |
Total |
|
Birr District |
2 |
|
Tullamore District |
5 |
|
2023 |
Total |
|
Birr District |
3 |
|
Tullamore District |
5 |
|
2024 |
Total |
|
Birr District |
4 |
|
Tullamore District |
7 |
Offaly is part of the Laois-Offaly Division. The responsibility for the efficient deployment of all official Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer who may allocate vehicles between Stations as required by operational circumstances. The allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis.
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
