asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí stationed at the following Garda stations (a) Howth, Dublin 13, (b) Raheny, Dublin 5 and (c) Coolock, Dublin 5, over the past five years; and his intentions regarding manning levels in the immediate future.
Written Answers. - Garda Manning Levels.
75.
The particulars sought in the question are set out in the following table. The precise allocation of Garda manpower to individual stations is a matter for the Garda authorities who inform me that the current strengths assigned to these stations are the maximum that can be provided at present having regard to available resources and overall demands on Garda services in the Dublin Metropolitan Area. The situation is however being kept under review.
Table
Station |
Garda strength on 31 December |
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1984 |
1985 |
1986 |
1987 |
1988 |
|
Howth |
41 |
40 |
38 |
39 |
37 |
Raheny |
62 |
62 |
62 |
58 |
61 |
Coolock |
98 |
97 |
110 |
105 |
105 |