Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

600. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a new contract for the provision of new Garda roads policing motorcycles will be put out to tender during quarter 2 of 2022. [17717/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy will be aware, under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business. This includes all operational policing decisions regarding needs of the Garda fleet. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.

Budget 2022 provides €12m for investment in the Garda fleet, which means more high visibility policing in our towns and cities. 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.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that Garda vehicles are purchased under contracts tendered by the Office of Government Procurement, including cars, vans, motorcycles and 4x4’s etc. An Garda Síochána are utilising a current contract in place for 2022 for procurement of vehicles and there is no requirement for a tender to be issued for Garda roads policing motorcycles during 2022.

For the Deputy's information, in the interest of transparency An Garda Síochána publish monthly reports detailing the breakdown of the Garda fleet by vehicle type and District. These reports can be viewed at the following link:

www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html