Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2022
422. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice if a new contract for the provision of new Garda roads policing motorcycles will be put out to tender in Quarter 4 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47241/22]
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 direct role in these matters.
I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review to ensure their optimum use in light of identified operational needs and emerging crime trends.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 31 August 2022, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 3,299 vehicles assigned to the Garda fleet. This represents an increase of over 18% since end December 2019 when there were 2,794 vehicles assigned to the fleet.
As the Deputy is aware, all Garda vehicles are procured under contracts tendered by the Office of Government Procurement. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there is a current tender in place and that a new contract will not be put out to tender during Quarter 4 of 2022.
