Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 1020: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars stationed in the West Cork district; the percentage of these that are deemed to be nearing the end of their usage in respect of the standard IE 300,000 KMs limit; the number planned to be replaced over the next 12 months; the number that have been replaced in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18826/12]

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

I am advised by the Garda authorities that 16 new cars have been allocated to the West Cork Division in the past three years. There are currently 43 cars attached to the Division and, based on current usage, it is estimated that 6 cars may be decommissioned by the end of the year.

I am further advised that provision has been made in the 2012 Garda Vote for the purchase of new vehicles. I am also informed that a procurement process is currently being conducted by the National Procurement Service with a view to putting in place a contract which will allow for the provision of new vehicles. An Garda Síochána's vehicle requirements, including those of the West Cork Division, will be addressed in that overall context.