Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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290. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to purchase additional marked motorcycles for the Garda traffic corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36884/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of identified operational circumstances and the availability of resources.

In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that an additional 16 new marked motorcycles have been allocated to the Garda Traffic Corps. I am also informed that the Garda Traffic Corps has a current allocation of 106 motorcycles.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the replacement of Garda vehicles is reviewed on an ongoing basis in the context of operational priorities and available funding. There are currently no plans to purchase additional motorcycles in 2014.