Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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366. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the forty cars procured for Government Ministers are electric, hybrid, or otherwise. [46767/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána procured 13 diesel vehicles during the period 2013 to 2018, which form part of the current Ministerial Fleet.

In 2019, two additional vehicles were procured of which 1 was diesel and 1 was hybrid/unleaded. In 2021, 2 additional plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were procured.

I am informed that 17 vehicles were ordered in 2022. I am advised that 8 of these vehicles have been procured to date, of which 1 is diesel, 1 is electric and 6 are PHEV. I understand that of the remaining 9 vehicles anticipated to be delivered in 2022, 5 are PHEV and 4 are diesel.