John Ellis
Question:159 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Justice., Equality and Law Reform if the drugs squad set up in the Sligo-Leitrim District will be fully staffed and financed; and if this squad will be permanent. [9141/01]
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159 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Justice., Equality and Law Reform if the drugs squad set up in the Sligo-Leitrim District will be fully staffed and financed; and if this squad will be permanent. [9141/01]
I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that the drug unit based in the Sligo-Leitrim division has a current manpower strength of eight – all ranks – and operates on a permanent basis.