Bernard J. Durkan
Question:206 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí available for patrol duty on a nightly basis throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23647/03]
Written Answers. - Garda Deployment.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that County Kildare forms part of the Carlow-Kildare division. The personnel strength, all ranks, of Carlow-Kildare division as at 13 October 2003 is 326.
For security and operational reasons, it is not Garda policy to disclose the number of Garda personnel on duty at any given time. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available, the needs of Garda stations in County Kildare will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.