Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 June 2026
136. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of minibuses currently operational in each Garda station for community policing within the Dublin metropolitan region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46212/26]
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 May 2026, there were 3,762 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet.
An Garda Síochána have advised that they police on a Divisional basis and consequently policing for an area is delivered using all resources in a Community Engagement Area and supported by Divisional, Regional and National resources and units as required. Minibuses are managed as Divisional resources and may be utilised across multiple Garda stations within a Division.
The Garda authorities have provided the table below which sets out the number of minibuses in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, as of 29 May 2026.
|
DMR |
Allocated |
|
East |
1 |
|
North |
0 |
|
North Central |
1 |
|
South |
1 |
|
South Central |
3 |
|
West |
1 |
|
Total |
7 |
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.
