Vol. 559 No. 5
356 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí currently assigned to the Limerick division; the number assigned at the end of 2001; his plans to increase the number in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26729/02]
I am informed by the Garda authorities, responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that the personnel strength across all ranks of Limerick Garda division as of 12 December 2002 is 461. The personnel strength across all ranks of Limerick Garda division as of 31 December 2001 was also 461. I am also informed that an additional seven gardaí are due to be allocated to the Limerick division on 13 January 2003.
The situation will be kept under review and, when additional personnel next become available, the needs of Limerick Garda division will be fully considered within the context of the overall needs of Garda divisions throughout the country.
