Written answers

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Transport Provision

Photo of Terence FlanaganTerence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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123. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the number of vehicles in Coolock, Raheny and Clontarf Garda stations, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52139/13]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands and available resources.

In that context, the Deputy will be aware that I recently secured a further €9m for investment in the fleet, made up of an additional €5m this year and a further €4m in 2014. At this stage, arising from the additional €5m being made available between October and December, the Garda authorities have arranged for the delivery of 305 new vehicles by the end of 2013. These are in addition to the 133 new Garda vehicles already made available during the year.

I understand that the specific details in relation to the deployment of these new Garda vehicles have yet to be finalised but the Deputy can be assured that they will be allocated as effectively as possible in line with operational circumstances, including the requirements of the stations referred to by the Deputy. This most recent investment will bring to €18m the total amount spent on the Garda fleet for the three years 2012 to 2014. This represents a very considerable financial investment in Garda transport, particularly at a time when the level of funding available across the public sector is severely limited. It is a clear indication of my commitment to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, An Garda Síochána are provided with sufficient resources to enable them to deliver an effective and efficient policing service.

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