An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Questions (696)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

696. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of stables currently in use in the Garda mounted unit; and if there are any stables not being used but are available to be used in the Garda mounted unit. [40119/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.

I am advised that there are 15 stables in the Garda Mounted Unit facility in Áras an Úachtaráin, Phoenix Park.

Two other locations are occasionally utilised by the Garda Mounted Unit when on extended patrols in Dublin City Centre and the horses require rest or feeding.

They are the Landmark Trust Mews, Merrion Square, (two standing stalls and two stables) and Dublin Castle (two standing stalls).