Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
498 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí assigned to the Limerick division at the end of February 2004; the number at the end of 2003; the number at the end of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8828/04]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of Limerick division as at 31 December 2002, 31 December 2003 and 1 March 2004 is as set in the following table:
|
Year |
Strength |
|
2002 |
460 |
|
2003 |
472 |
|
01/03/04 |
466 |
The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of Limerick will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda divisions throughout the country.
