Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of dogs currently in the Garda dog unit; his plans to increase the number of dogs; and the cost of one extra dog. [5920/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently twenty-six dogs attached to the Garda Dog Units in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and the Southern Region. The cost of purchasing dogs varies between €1,000 and €3,000, depending on the breed involved. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, in line with his identified operational requirements and priorities. In that context I have been advised that the roll out of Garda Dog Units to other Garda Regions is being examined.

Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of horses currently in the Garda mounted unit; his plans to increase the number of horses; and the cost of one extra horse. [5922/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, in line with his identified operational needs and priorities. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently twelve horses attached to the Garda Mounted Unit and that plans to increase this number are being progressed. The approximate cost of purchasing a horse for the Garda Mounted Unit is €6,000.