Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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443. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on works planned for a Garda station (details supplied); the stage the works are at; the works these will entail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12604/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I have sought the information requested from An Garda Síochána but it was not received in time. I will write to the Deputy when I have received the information.

Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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444. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the vehicles that are assigned to the regional support unit in the Cavan Monaghan Garda division. [12607/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. 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 independent functions. 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. 

Budget 2022 provides in excess of an unprecedented €2 billion, of which I am informed that €12m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet, which will mean more high visibility policing in our towns and cities.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 4 vehicles assigned to the armed support unit (ASU) in Cavan/Monaghan Garda division. For the Deputy's information the ASUs have replaced the regional support units. 

The Deputy may also wish to be aware that An Garda Síochána publish information on Garda fleet, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown, on its website at:www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html.