Vol. 506 No. 2
86 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the personnel level and support vehicles in the J district; if he has satisfied himself that there are adequate personnel and supports to meet the demands on the gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14999/99]
The detailed deployment of Garda personnel to individual areas is a matter for the Garda authorities. They have advised that the current staffing strength of the J district, as of 31 May 1999, is 145 – all ranks – and that there are 14 official vehicles allocated to the district which are utilised for patrolling purposes.
The Garda authorities have also advised that the allocation of vehicles is adequate and that they are satisfied with the present policing arrangements in place in the J district. However, the situation pertaining to policing the J district will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available, the needs of the J district will be fully considered in the overall context of the needs of all other divisions throughout the country.
