Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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807. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number evidential breath testing machines allocated to each Garda division as of 16 April 2021, in tabular form. [21430/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, 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.  Under this legislation, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands.  As Minister, I have no role in these decisions.  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 advised by the Garda authorities that, as at 26 April 2021, the number of evidential breath testing machines allocated to each Garda Division is as follows: