Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda mobile custody units that are currently in use; the stations to which they are attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31101/12]

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 priorities.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 93 vehicles in the Garda fleet equipped with cell units. In addition, I understand that these vehicles are deployed on an on-going basis throughout the country in the light of operational requirements.

I have also been advised by the Garda authorities that the current number of vehicles with cell units is sufficient for Garda purposes and that the overall position will be kept under review.