asked the Minister for Justice if he will furnish in respect of Santry and Drogheda sub-districts respective garda strengths and numbers of population comprised in the sub-districts in 1951, 1961 and 1971.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Santry and Drogheda Garda Strength.
99.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement.
Garda Strength
|
1st Jan uary, 1951 |
1st Jan uary, 1961 |
1st Jan uary, 1971 |
|
|
Santry sub-district |
9 |
1 |
35 |
|
Dorgheda sub-district |
36 |
36 |
44 |
Estimated Population
|
1951 |
1961 |
1971 |
|
|
Santry sub-district |
2,200 |
11,500 |
60,000 |
|
Dorgheda sub-district |
19,000 |
21,000 |
24,500 |
NOTES:
1. The figures of Garda strength for Drogheda, which is the Divisional Headquarters for Louth/Meath, include members whose duties are not confined to the sub-district, e.g. administrative and clerical staff and gardaí for the district patrol cars.
2. Santry had been in the Whitehall District of the Dublin Metropolitan Area since 1964 and the policing of the sub-district is augmented by members and transport attached to the district headquarters.