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16/01/2015
Taoiseach Unveils First New Garda Cars
The Taoiseach has officially unveiled that first batch of a new fleet of Garda patrol cars.
The 370 new cars were presented by Enda Kenny at Garda headquarters in Phoenix Park.
The new fleet is part of a €10m package that was announced on Budget Day.
To date, the money has been used to buy 265 liveried cars – 85 Hyundai i30 estates, 160 Hyundai i40 estates and 20 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer-Traffic – and 80 unmarked cars, including 30 Ford Focus saloons and 50 Hyundai i40 saloons, plus 25 unmarked vans.
Speaking at the event, the Taoiseach said: "The provision of these new vehicles is being accompanied by the recent recruitment of new Gardai, marking the Government's commitment to enhancing the police presence in communities and supporting An Garda Siochana in tackling and preventing crime."
(MH/JP)
The 370 new cars were presented by Enda Kenny at Garda headquarters in Phoenix Park.
The new fleet is part of a €10m package that was announced on Budget Day.
To date, the money has been used to buy 265 liveried cars – 85 Hyundai i30 estates, 160 Hyundai i40 estates and 20 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer-Traffic – and 80 unmarked cars, including 30 Ford Focus saloons and 50 Hyundai i40 saloons, plus 25 unmarked vans.
Speaking at the event, the Taoiseach said: "The provision of these new vehicles is being accompanied by the recent recruitment of new Gardai, marking the Government's commitment to enhancing the police presence in communities and supporting An Garda Siochana in tackling and preventing crime."
(MH/JP)
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