Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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354. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has or will grant additional funding to An Garda Síochána to fuel the Garda fleet in 2022 in the context of escalating fuel costs. [13672/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

The resources provided by the Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of over €2 billion in Budget 2022 in funding, which includes €12 million for investment in the Garda fleet and €20.5 million for maintenance and running costs.

I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the budget under continual review throughout the year, including in relation to increases in fuel or running costs for the Garda Fleet.