Community Policing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2004

Thursday, 12 February 2004

Questions (169)

Seán Ryan

Question:

169 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí of all ranks involved in community policing in Balbriggan Garda station, County Dublin, in respect of the years 1997 to 2003, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4382/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The Garda authorities are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel. They have informed me that there are 52 personnel, all ranks, serving in the Balbriggan district as at 11 February.

One member of Garda rank has been permanently involved in community policing in Balbriggan from 1997 to 2003, inclusive. All gardaí allocated to the Balbriggan district have a role, inter alia, to deal with community policing issues as they arise.