Question
316. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of horses in the Garda Síochána mounted unit in each year since 2011. [45703/15]
Answer
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): Decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of her identified operational demands and the availability of resources.
I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that the Garda Mounted Unit is based at Áras an Úachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 and has a National remit, under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner, National Support Services. The Garda Mounted Unit facility has a maximum capacity of fifteen horses.
| Year | Number of Horses |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 (as of 16 December 2015) | 13 |