Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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508. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will allocate an additional Garda public order van for the R district; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1439/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, 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 her identified operational demands and the availability of resources.

I am informed by the Commissioner that a number of vans have been delivered which are currently being fitted out. These include a number of medium sized vans which can accommodate up to 6 Garda members and 2 separate cells.

Following fit out, these vehicles will be allocated to the Dublin Metropolitan Region. It will be a matter for the Assistant Commissioner with responsibility for that region to determine the ultimate location of public order vans based upon prioritised operational requirements.

I am further informed that proactive measures are in place to facilitate focused patrols in the most vulnerable areas and local Garda management are satisfied that a comprehensive policing service is being delivered to the ‘R’ District in line with policing demands throughout the Division.