Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As Members will be aware, I do not direct the Garda Commissioner as to the number of officers deployed to various areas. Places such as Tipperary are constantly under review.

As far as vehicles are concerned, this year 300 new Garda vehicles, some of which will be assigned to Tipperary, are due to be rolled out.

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