Written answers
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Department of Justice and Equality
An Garda Síochána
Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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1012. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if funding has been made available in 2025 to purchase additional larger horsebox vehicles for the Garda mounted unit. [1420/25]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the expenditure of the Garda budget. As Minister I have no role in how the budget is allocated.
The Garda Commissioner is also responsible for the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochána is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources, and is reviewed on a continual basis.
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