Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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283. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide funding to purchase new marked jeeps for the Garda traffic corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43952/14]

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 there are currently no plans to purchase additional marked jeeps for the Garda Traffic Corps.

The Deputy will be aware that I recently secured an additional €10 million for investment in the Garda fleet. This funding will provide for a significant number of new Garda vehicles. I am advised by the Garda authorities that, to date, an order for 370 new vehicles has been placed. These vehicles will be allocated over the coming months, following fit out, in accordance with the Garda Commissioner's identified operational requirements.