321. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the number of segways available to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20234/14]

The provision and allocation of Garda resources and equipment is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of An Garda Síochána's identified policing priorities and the availability of resources. The detailed allocation of resources at Divisional level is a matter for the Divisional officer who may allocate resources between Garda stations as required by operational circumstances. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently two Segways in operational use in the Dublin Metropolitan Region with a further two due for deployment in the near future. I am further informed that An Garda Síochána has no plans at present to purchase additional Segways.