Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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1145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a breakdown of the age profile of the Garda vehicle fleet in the Carlow-Kilkenny division. [38139/23]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of over €2 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet.

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 role in such matters.

I am, however, assured 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.

The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, shows the age profile of the vehicle fleet in Carlow/Kilkenny Division as of 31 August 2023.