Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 10 Dec 1991

Vol. 414 No. 4

Written Answers. - Howth (Dublin) Garda Station.

Patrick McCartan

Question:

139 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline (1) the number of (a) gardaí and (b) other staff at Howth Garda station, Dublin 13 for each of the past five years and (2) the plans he has for the future, including the refurbishment of the station and the allocation to it of extra resources, personnel and responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Burke)

The table following gives the Garda strength at Howth station on 31 December in each of the years 1986 to 1990 and on 30 November 1991.

Table.

Year (31 December)	Garda strength
1986	38
1987	36
1988	38
1989	31
1990	29
1991 (30 November)	32

The Garda authorities inform me that Garda manning levels at Howth station and the question of introducing civilian clerical staff there will be kept under review having regard to overall resources and other demands on Garda services in the Dublin Metropolitian Area.

The Garda authorities also inform me that accommodation works to the value of £12,000 have been carried out at Howth station this year. There are no plans for further works in the immediate future.