Skip to main content
Normal View

Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Oct 1992

Vol. 424 No. 5

Written Answers. - Ronanstown (Clondalkin) Garda Station.

Mervyn Taylor

Question:

70 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Justice the numbers of gardaí attached to Ronanstown Garda Station, North Clondalkin, County Dublin during the months of June, November and December, 1991, June and October, 1992; and whether in the opinion of the Commissioner of the Garda, the numbers of gardaí allocated to this station now are adequate for the safety of local people, taking into account the riot which took place at Neilstown, County Dublin in November, 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The information sought by the Deputy is set out in tabular form below:

Strength at Ronanstown Garda Station.

Month

Manpower

June, 1991

46

November, 1991

46

December, 1991

46

June, 1992

58

October, 1992

59

The Garda authorities are satisfied that the level of manpower at Ronanstown Garda station meets the policing needs of the area but the situation is kept under continuous review. In addition, it should be remembered that, in common with all stations throughout the country, the Garda at Ronanstown do not operate in isolation and are supported by members from other areas as the need arises.
Top
Share