Written answers
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Transport Data
Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the national breakdown by Garda district of all types of vehicle in the Garda fleet, including unmarked vehicles, as of 16 June 2019. [25556/19]
Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet and can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.
As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles among the various Garda divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities to ensure their optimum use.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines details of the Garda fleet (including unmarked vehicles) attached to Garda districts throughout the country as of 17 June, 2019. The Deputy should note that this table excludes vehicles assigned to National Units and Garda HQ.
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that a total of €10 million has been made available for the purchase and fit-out of Garda vehicles in 2019. I understand from the Garda authorities that this allocation will be used for purchase and fit-out of over 300 new vehicles for operational use this year.
Garda Fleet by District (excluding National Units and Garda HQ), correct as at 17 June 2019
| District | Cars | Vans | Bikes | 4x4 | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKROCK-W DISTRICT | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| DUNLAOGHAIRE-F DISTRICT | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| BALBRIGGAN-Y DISTRICT | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| BALLYMUN DISTRICT | 28 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 42 |
| COOLOCK-R DISTRICT | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| RAHENY-J DISTRICT | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| BRIDEWELL DISTRICT | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| FITZGIBBON STREET DISTRICT | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| STORE STREET DISTRICT | 22 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| CRUMLIN-G DISTRICT | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| TALLAGHT-M DISTRICT | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| TERENURE-P DISTRICT | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| DONNYBROOK-E DISTRICT | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| KEVIN STREET-A DISTRICT | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| PEARSE STREET-B DISTRICT | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| DMR TRAFFIC-DUBLIN CASTLE DISTRICT | 17 | 1 | 48 | 4 | 3 | 73 |
| BLANCHARDSTOWN-K DISTRICT | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39 |
| CLONDALKIN-L DISTRICT | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| LUCAN-Q DISTRICT | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
| KILDARE DISTRICT | 16 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| LEIXLIP DISTRICT | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| NAAS DISTRICT | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| BIRR DISTRICT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| PORTLAOISE DISTRICT | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 33 |
| TULLAMORE DISTRICT | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| ASHBOURNE DISTRICT | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| KELLS DISTRICT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| NAVAN DISTRICT | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| TRIM DISTRICT | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| ATHLONE DISTRICT | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| MULLINGAR DISTRICT | 33 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 55 |
| BALTINGLASS DISTRICT | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| BRAY DISTRICT | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| WICKLOW DISTRICT | 12 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| BAILIEBORO DISTRICT | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| CARRICKMACROSS DISTRICT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| CAVAN DISTRICT | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| MONAGHAN DISTRICT | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| BALLYSHANNON DISTRICT | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| BUNCRANA DISTRICT | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| LETTERKENNY DISTRICT | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 |
| MILFORD DISTRICT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| ARDEE DISTRICT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| DROGHEDA DISTRICT | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| DUNDALK DISTRICT | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| BALLYMOTE DISTRICT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| LEITRIM DISTRICT | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| SLIGO DISTRICT | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| CARLOW DISTRICT | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| KILKENNY DISTRICT | 26 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 39 |
| THOMASTOWN DISTRICT | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| CAHIR DISTRICT | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| CLONMEL DISTRICT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| NENAGH DISTRICT | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| THURLES DISTRICT | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| TIPPERARY DISTRICT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| DUNGARVAN DISTRICT | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| TRAMORE DISTRICT | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| WATERFORD DISTRICT | 19 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| ENNISCORTHY DISTRICT | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| NEW ROSS DISTRICT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| WEXFORD DISTRICT | 19 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| ANGELSEA STREET DISTRICT | 53 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 81 |
| GURRANABRAHER DISTRICT | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| MAYFIELD DISTRICT | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| TOGHER DISTRICT | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| FERMOY DISTRICT | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| MALLOW DISTRICT | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| MIDLETON DISTRICT | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| BANDON DISTRICT | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| BANTRY DISTRICT | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| CLONAKILTY DISTRICT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| MACROOM DISTRICT | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| KILLARNEY DISTRICT | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| LISTOWEL DISTRICT | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| TRALEE DISTRICT | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 31 |
| BRUFF DISTRICT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| HENRY STREET LIMERICK DISTRICT | 33 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
| NEWCASTLEWEST DISTRICT | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| ROXBORO ROAD DISTRICT | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| ENNIS DISTRICT | 25 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 38 |
| KILRUSH DISTRICT | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| BALLINASLOE DISTRICT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| CLIFDEN DISTRICT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| GALWAY DISTRICT | 27 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 51 |
| LOUGHREA DISTRICT | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| SALTHILL DISTRICT | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| TUAM DISTRICT | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| BALLINA DISTRICT | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| BELMULLET DISTRICT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CASTLEBAR DISTRICT | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| CLAREMORRIS DISTRICT | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| WESTPORT DISTRICT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| CASTLEREA DISTRICT | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| GRANARD DISTRICT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| LONGFORD DISTRICT | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| ROSCOMMON DISTRICT | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| Total by Division, excluding National Units and HQ vehicles | 1294 | 385 | 101 | 58 | 89 | 1927 |
*The category "others" refers to MPV, SUV, minibus or prisoner conveyance vehicles
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