Catherine Murphy
Question:907. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to purchase unmarked vans attached to Garda public order units. [27908/23]
View answerTuesday, 13 June 2023
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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 for the purchase, allocation and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
I am however advised by the Garda authorities that Garda vehicles, including Garda public order unit vans, are purchased under contracts tendered by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). I am also advised that the new tender process is being undertaken by the OGP.
The Deputy will be further aware that the purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochána is made on the basis of identified operational demands, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis.