Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1216. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the Garda divisions that currently have a Garda community relations vans within their division, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38828/23]
View answerAs 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 these independent functions.
The below table, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of vans attached to Community Engagement as of 31 August 2023, the latest date for when figures are available.
|
Division |
Vans |
|
Cork West |
1 |
|
DMR North |
1 |
|
DMR North Central |
1 |
|
Kilkenny/Carlow |
1 |
|
Sligo/Leitrim |
1 |
|
Total |
5 |
For the Deputy's information an additional 179 vehicles are attached to Community Engagement nationally, which is comprised of 156 cars and 23 other vehicles.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis.
This information provided to the Deputy is operational and subject to change.
