Written answers
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Department of Justice and Equality
An Garda Síochána
Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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565.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of Garda roads policing unit fleet that are currently fitted out with automatic number plate recognition system; If the number of those vehicles that are fitted out with ANPR system will increase during the remainder of the year. [25570/24]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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 management and administration 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 unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work. I am advised that the purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources. This is reviewed on a continual basis.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 30 April 2024, there are 335 vehicles assigned to the Roads Policing Unit. Of this figure, there are currently 131 roads policing vehicles equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology and additional interconnection with Garda mobility devices.
I understand that ANPR-equipped motorcycles were trialled by An Garda Síochána and that this has now been completed. I have been informed that there are no plans going forward to install ANPR systems to any more motorcycles.
In March of this year, there were 631 Gardai assigned to roads policing. I am informed that all Roads Policing Gardaí have access to the ANPR app through their mobility device. It is anticipated that all future purchases of roads policing vehicles will be fitted out with ANPR technology prior to unit allocation.
Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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566.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of inspections Gardai within Tipperary Division carried out on supermarkets, pubs, clubs etc to ensure full compliance with Liquor Licensing Regulations to date in 2024; The percentage of premises that were prosecuted for breaches of Liquor Licensing Regulations to date in 2024 in tabular form. [25571/24]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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 such matters.
However, to be of assistance, I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána. I have been advised that, between 1 January 2024 and 5 June 2024, a total of 420 inspections of premises were conducted across Clare/Tipperary Division. I am further advised that fewer than 10 breaches were recorded during this time.
I am informed that the above information is based on a search of the PULSE database. Information is operational and subject to change.
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