Written answers

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Transport

Photo of Michelle MulherinMichelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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498. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda cars that were allocated to County Mayo during 2012; the number planned for 2013 for County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2560/13]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The deployment of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I am informed by the Garda authorities that in 2012 two new vehicles were allocated to the Mayo Garda Division.

As the Deputy will be aware, a substantial number of Garda vehicles was purchased towards the end of last year and they are currently being rolled out. In this context I have been informed by the Garda authorities that 30 of the vehicles are due to be allocated to the Garda Western Region, which includes the Mayo Division. A more detailed breakdown is not currently available and the Deputy will appreciate that the vehicles will be deployed in line with Garda operational requirements.

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