Written answers
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Transport Numbers
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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32. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of Garda vehicles operational in the following years; 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [20845/13]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational demands and in the light of available resources.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the strength of the Garda fleet over the period referred to by the Deputy was as outlined in the table.
YEAR | FLEET TOTAL |
---|---|
2006 | 2,184 |
2007 | 2,305 |
2008 | 2,729 |
2009 | 2,814 |
2010 | 2,740 |
2011 | 2,623 |
2012 | 2,414 |
April 2013 | 2,497 |
In addition to the investment provided in 2012, a specific allocation of €5 million has been provided for the purchase and fit-out of Garda transport in the current year. This represents a very considerable financial investment in Garda transport, particularly at a time when the level of funding available across the public sector is severely limited. It is a clear indication of my commitment to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, An Garda Síochána are provided with sufficient resources to enable them to deliver an effective and efficient policing service.
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