Written answers
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Equipment
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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624. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the age of the trucks attached to the Garda water unit; if there are plans to replace either truck in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6678/21]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the deployment of resources. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters.
However I am informed by Garda authorities that there are two trucks, listed as 'Others' in the table below, currently assigned to the Garda Water Unit Fleet. These trucks are 15 and 16 years old respectively.
I am further informed that there are no plans to replace trucks allocated to the Water Unit in 2021. The purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources.
I am advised by Garda authorities that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis to ensure the best match with operational requirements.
Garda Water Unit Fleet as on Feb 3rd 2021
| Age | Car | Van | Mbikes | 4x4 | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1- 3yrs | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3-6yrs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 6-10 yrs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over 10 yrs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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625. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda vans, 4x4 vehicles and jeeps attached to the Garda collision forensic investigation unit as of 1 February 2020 and 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6679/21]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation to the Garda fleet. 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 pleased to have secured significant capital investment to be made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million specifically for 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 that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime. The allocation of these and all other vehicles in the fleet is entirely a matter for the Commissioner and his management team.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 10 unmarked vans assigned to the Garda Collision Forensic Investigation Unit at 3 February 2021. This was the same total for 3 February 2020.
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