Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1196. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of horsebox vehicles currently assigned to the Garda mounted unit; and if she will provide the same figures as of 31 January 2021, in tabular form. [38599/23]

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 role in such matters.

The below table, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of vehicles allocated to the Garda Mounted Unit at the end of January 2021 and the end of August 2023, the most recent date when figures were available.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochánais made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources, and is reviewed on a continual basis.

Information supplied is operational and subject to change.