Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 393: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on fuel and maintenance for aircraft in the Garda air support unit for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29988/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Garda Air Support Unit currently consists of one fixed wing Britten Norman Defender aircraft and two EC135 helicopters.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the cost of maintenance for the fixed wing aircraft and the cost of fuel for the Garda Air Support Unit as a whole is borne by the Air Corps. The cost of maintaining both EC135 helicopters is borne by the Garda Vote.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost of maintenance for both EC135 helicopters for the years requested, including support by the hour, purchase of equipment, replacement parts and hire of equipment is as outlined below.

2007 - €1,064,601

2008 - €1,348,373

2009 - €1,669,558

2010 - €1,951,123

2011 (January-September) - €1,226,148