Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 912: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the reason the Gardaí in Mountjoy Square, Dublin, had to rent a car from a company (details supplied) in June and July to replace their squad car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31951/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, due to the fact that an official car was temporarily out of service at Mountjoy Garda Station, it was necessary to use a rental vehicle to ensure optimum delivery of service to the community.

I understand from the Garda authorities that this was an exceptional situation and they have indicated that they are satisfied that the Garda transport allocated to the station is sufficient to meet the needs of the area concerned.