Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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438. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received any request from the Garda Commissioner to increase the number of horses in the Garda mounted unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54022/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The provision and deployment of Garda resources, including specialist units, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 13 horses attached to the Garda Mounted Unit with a further horse undergoing assessment.

The operational requirements of the Garda Mounted Unit are kept under on-going review.