Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2004
122 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in the Dublin metropolitan district who have been assigned to or are engaged in administrative duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12402/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that as at 27 April 2004 a total of 50 personnel in the Dublin metropolitan region are employed on administrative duties on a full-time basis.
This number of 50 has been calculated on the basis of those personnel who are in receipt of designated post and ex gratia allowances and as such are employed on administrative duties on a full-time basis.
123 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí on the beat at any time during the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the Dublin metropolitan district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12403/04]
View answer124 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí on the beat at any time during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Dublin metropolitan district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12404/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the total number of gardaí on beat duty over a 24 hour period in the Dublin metropolitan region would fluctuate depending on the date, time of the week and the demand on resources. Uniform resources in the Dublin metropolitan region operate a three relief system. This system comprises three roster tours of duty, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 2 p.m.-10 p.m. and 10 p.m.-6 a.m., and also two flexi tours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Depending on the day, a different combination of units would operate between these times and therefore the numbers of personnel available for beat duty would differ.
