Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that the number of vehicles allocated to the Garda traffic corps has reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28497/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The provision and allocation of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing requirements.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 31 December 2011 there were 375 vehicles allocated to the Garda Traffic Corps and there were 316 vehicles allocated to the Traffic Corps as at 1 June 2012.

I am further advised that the deployment of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that optimum use is made of available resources. In that context, I am informed that whilst certain Garda vehicles may be designated as Traffic Corps vehicles by reason of their livery, all Garda vehicles are tasked with performing the full range of policing duties, including traffic policing, as part of their routine duties.