Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 473: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vehicles taken out of the Garda fleet in the period June 2009 to June, 2010, June 2010 to June, 2011 and June 2011 to June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27802/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Decisions in relation to the operation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that Garda patrol cars are retired for a variety of reasons, including having reached an odometer reading of 300,000 kilometres. The decommissioning of cars is carried out to ensure that all operational vehicles fully meet the safety requirements of both Garda personnel and members of the public. This is a function which is undertaken in accordance with strict standards set by the relevant manufacturers.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is as outlined in the below table: