Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number employed in the Garda transport unit servicing and maintaining vehicles; the number of those who are civilians and members of the Garda force; the duties involved; and the extent of their involvement in the service and maintenance of ministerial cars as opposed to official Garda cars and motor cycles. [15811/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the fleet management — transport — section of the Garda Síochána is under the control of a chief superintendent and has the following personnel.

There are two sergeants and five gardaí directly involved in the servicing and maintenance of Garda vehicles which for security purposes do not go to outside garages. With the exception of emergency repairs, ministerial cars are serviced at the main dealers.

A recent review of transport maintenance and related activities within the Garda Síochána, arising from the strategic management initiative, recommended that the Garda should consider outsourcing the entire maintenance activity including management of the fleet. In that regard my Department recently issued a request for information for the provision of maintenance, repair and management services for the vehicle fleet of the Garda Síochána. The purpose of this document is to provide background, briefing material and information to parties who may be interested in responding to the RFI. The closing date for receipt of proposals from interested parties is 16 May 2006.