Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans he has to replace Garda cars as they are taken out of service due to high milage and or poor condition, on a local and national basis (details supplied). [7037/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that provision has been made in the Garda Vote for 2012 to acquire new Garda vehicles which will be deployed in accordance with An Garda Síochána's identified policing requirements across Garda Divisions and the availability of financial resources.

I have also been informed by the Garda authorities that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered to the area referred to by the Deputy. They have also confirmed that the relevant policing arrangements will be kept under on-going review to ensure that optimum use is made of Garda resources.