Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein)
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1126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of 1250cc and 1500cc motorcycles that are in the Garda fleet as of 9 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1533/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, 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.

Under this legislation, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles among the various Garda divisions and units. As Minister, I have no role in these decisions.

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 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 December 2022, there were a total of 5 motorcyles of 1250cc and that there were no motorcyles of 1500cc.

Figures provided are operational and are subject to change.