Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 April 2017

Select Committee on Justice and Equality

Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)

9:00 am

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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That is why it is necessary to continue this investment programme. They are large amounts. That is why we are putting in €8 million per year into the fleet over the years I have mentioned. It is an essential part of doing the job and I am pleased that we have the money to make that investment. It is a key component of policing. The fleet is critical. The Deputy is right to point out that there is more to be done.