Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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407. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of requests he has received from the Garda Commissioners in each of the past three years regarding the increase in the number of boats available to the Garda water unit; the number of requests that have been approved, pending or refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44533/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The provision of Garda equipment, including boats, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational requirements and I have no direct function in this area. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the existing resources available to the Garda Water Unit are sufficient to meet its requirements and, accordingly, that there are currently no plans to purchase additional Garda boats. In addition, I understand that the position will continue to be kept under review.