Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 406: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of dogs in the Garda dog unit; his plans to increase same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/11]

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. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I am advised that there are no plans to expand the Units at present.

Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 407: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of horses in the Garda mounted unit; his plans to increase same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26212/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently fourteen horses attached to the Garda Mounted Unit. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I am advised that there are no plans to expand the Unit at present.

Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 408: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will increase the number of Garda mounted bikes allocated to the R and J districts of the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26213/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including mountain bikes, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements and priorities. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the current mountain bike stock is sufficient to meet policing requirements in the Districts referred to by the Deputy and that there are currently no plans to increase the number of bikes in either District. This situation will be kept under on-going review.