Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
204. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Garda public order unit vans that came into the fleet in 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the number of Garda public order unit vans withdrawn from the fleet during same period, in tabular form. [15443/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes all operational policing matters, such as the distribution and deployment of the Garda fleet across the State. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under Section 34 of the Act.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 January 2026, there were 3,650 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet.
The Garda authorities have provided the table below which provides the number of vans allocated to the Public Order Unit and removed from the Garda fleet in 2025, and as of 31 January 2026.
|
Year |
Allocated |
Removed |
|
2025 |
15 |
0 |
|
2026 |
0 |
0 |
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.
