Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 91: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of complaints made by gardaí in relation to a lack of or substandard patrol cars and the steps taken to address these complaints during each year of 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, are matters for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements and the availability of financial resources. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the safe operation of the Garda vehicle fleet is a priority for the Force. Within that framework specific measures are in place to ensure that all of the vehicles concerned are maintained to a high standard so that they can function under safe conditions for both Garda personnel and the general public. In addition I am advised by the Garda authorities that information regarding the number of occasions where a fault has been reported in respect of a Garda vehicle is not readily available and that it could only be compiled through the use of significant resources which are required for other purposes. However, I can assure the Deputy that where such faults are reported they are acted upon promptly.