Written answers

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Department of Justice and Equality

An Garda Síochána

Photo of Cormac DevlinCormac Devlin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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649. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to the Garda public order unit by Garda division in the Dublin metropolitan region on 1 May 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25903/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I have requested a report on the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Photo of Sorca ClarkeSorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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650. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of 1200cc and 1500cc motorcycles attached to Garda roads policing units. [25921/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather 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. 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 of motorcycles. 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 at 12 May 2021 there were 115 motorcycles assigned to Roads Policing duty.

I am further advised that of these 115 motorcycles, there are five 1250cc motorcycles and forty seven 1200cc motorcycles in the fleet.  There are no 1500cc motorcycles within the Garda fleet at present.

I am pleased to note that significant capital investment continues 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.

Photo of Sorca ClarkeSorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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651. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of kennels in the Garda dog unit; and if all kennels are currently in use. [25922/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána and for the effective and efficient use of the resources at his disposal.  Decisions in relation to the allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources are a matter for the Commissioner, in accordance with operational need and policing priorities. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. There are six dog kennels in the Garda Dog Unit, Kilmainham, all of which are in use.

In addition, there are Regional Dog Units based at Cork and Limerick in the Southern Region.  I am advised that there are two dog kennels in Garda Dog Unit, Togher Garda Station in Cork and that there are two dog kennels in Garda Dog Unit, Henry Street in Limerick that are also in use.

Photo of Sorca ClarkeSorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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652. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of burglaries reported to gardaí in the Mullingar Garda district in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [25923/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of  burglaries reported within Mullingar District for 2019, 2020 and as of 13 May 2021 is as follows:

2019 2020 2021*
Total - Aggravated Burglary and Burglary 167 76 26

*Year to date, as of 05:00 on 13 May 2021

A search of the PULSE database was conducted on 13 May 2021 to identify all incidents of ICCS Type 0711 – Aggravated burglary and 0712 Burglary (not aggravated) reported within Mullingar District since 1 January 2019.

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) produce regular quarterly updates on the crime figures and make these available on their website.  Figures for 2020 are currently available and many incident types figures can be obtained at district or station level at the following link:  .

Photo of Martin BrowneMartin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein)
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653. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank in each divisional crime scenes unit as of 10 May 2020 and 10 May 2021, in tabular form. [25933/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I have requested a report on the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Photo of Martin BrowneMartin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein)
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654. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation for the Garda Witness Protection Programme in 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [25934/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Revised Estimates provide detail on the budget allocations for the year ahead.

The provision for the Witness Security Programme for 2020 and 2021, as published, is set out in the  table below. 

Year Estimates provision for the Witness Security Programme
2021 €1.198m 
2020 €1.198m  

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