Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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239. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars based in Cabra Garda station; the area which they cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26298/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet.  This is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015.  Indeed in the period 2013 to the end of 2017 almost €44 million has been invested in the fleet with some 2,000 vehicles coming on stream in that period to ensure that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.

As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles across the various Garda divisions are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in that matter.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Cabra Garda Station covers sections of the Navan Road to Ashtown Gate which includes Cabra and sections of the Phoenix Park. Cabra Garda Station is in the Blanchardstown – K District of DMR West Division. I am further informed that there are 42 Garda vehicles attached to the K District of DMR West Division, 2 of which are attached to Cabra Garda Station.

I understand that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed by the Garda authorities on a continual basis and that vehicles are allocated between districts as required by operational circumstances.