Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Broughan raises an interesting point. I am quite sure if he spoke to the Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee for Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Minister for Justice and Equality would be very happy to attend a meeting of the committee and discuss the issues there. The capital expenditure made available by the Government over recent years has been of great assistance in getting new motorbikes and patrol cars to replace the old vehicles. I also see increased evidence of the speed vans in different locations around the country which are having an impact in making people aware that their speeds are being monitored and there are consequences. The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality would be happy to discuss the allocations to the various sectors of the Garda with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport but it is a decision for the Commissioner. Government will continue to do its best in respect of supplying facilities to the gardaí so that they can carry out their duties in a professional and efficient manner with the best of up to date standards.

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