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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 1 Mar 2001

Vol. 531 No. 5

Written Answers. - Garda Deployment.

Billy Timmins

Question:

47 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to increase the Garda numbers at Blessington, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6064/01]

I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that the current personnel strength of Blessington Garda station is 14. This figure includes all ranks.

I am further informed that Garda management are satisfied that the current Garda strength of Blessington Garda station is adequate in meeting the present policing needs of the area.

The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of Blessington will be considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country.

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