Trevor Sargent
Question:122 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice if Garda escort responsibility in Oberstown, Lusk, County Dublin, will be separated from local policing duties. [13858/95]
Written Answers. - Garda Escort Duty.
The present strength of Lusk Garda station is one sergeant and two gardaí. Lusk forms part of the Balbriggan district which has an overall strength of 66 members. I am informed by the Garda authorities that gardaí from Lusk and other stations within the Balbriggan district are called upon to escort juvenile detainees from the detention centres at Oberstown House and Trinity House, Lusk to courts as required. They have informed me that it is not possible at present to separate escort responsibility for Oberstown House and Trinity House, Lusk from normal policing duties within the district.