Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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209. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of civilian employees of An Garda Síochána that are provided with an unmarked Garda car as part of their employment; the positions such persons hold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52648/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate 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 the availability of resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.

I understand from the Garda Authorities however that official vehicles are allocated to Regions, Branches or Offices rather than individuals. It is a matter for the relevant Commissioner, Divisional Officer or Executive Director to allocate the vehicles to specific duties to meet operational requirements as they arise.