Vol. 564 No. 5
360 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda Commissioner has advised him of the number of personnel, by rank, and the civilian personnel attached to the Sundrive Road Garda station, Dublin. [9503/03]
The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled. I will write to him in due course.
Question No. 361 answered with Question No. 325.
362 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the outcome of any discussions he has had in recent months with the Garda Commissioner regarding the need to divert more resources to the Sundrive Road Garda station in Dublin to help tackle crime in that area. [9505/03]
I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the day to day allocation of resources, including personnel, that local Garda management is satisfied that the resources currently in place in Sundrive Road Garda station are adequate to meet the present policing needs of the area. Resources are augmented from within the district and division as required. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next becomes available the needs of Sundrive Road Garda station will be fully considered within the context of the overall needs of Garda stations throughout the country.
Question No. 363 answered with Question No. 322.
Question No. 364 answered with Question No. 343.
365 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that he intends taking to ensure that the Garda Commissioner has enough financial resources to properly equip and staff Garda stations in Dublin so that drugs and violent crime can be tackled effectively. [9508/03]
The Garda Síochána had been provided with an annual budget of €964 million for 2003. The priority of the Garda Síochána will be on maximising front-line policing services to the public by focusing on key services, increasing efficiency and getting best value for money.
Question Nos. 366 and 367 answered with Question No. 322.
