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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2004

Wednesday, 12 May 2004

Questions (152, 153)

Cecilia Keaveney

Question:

172 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 5 May 2004, if a garda has been replaced in Malin Garda station; if there has been progress in relation to having a sergeant appointed; the strength of the Garda personnel at the station as at 5 May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13749/04]

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I have been informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Malin Garda station as at 5 May 2004 was two, all ranks. The sergeant allocated to Malin Garda station has submitted a notice of intention to retire with effect from 15 May 2004. The question of a replacement for Malin Garda station will be considered during future allocations of newly promoted sergeants.

Cecilia Keaveney

Question:

173 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a garda at Moville station, County Donegal who has retired and a garda due to retire soon will not be replaced; and the way in which he can justify this decision if it is the factual position given at a recent meeting in the town. [13750/04]

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I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Moville Garda station, County Donegal as at 11 May 2004 was eight, all ranks.

The allocation of personnel is reviewed on an ongoing basis, and when additional manpower next becomes available the needs of Moville Garda station will be fully considered in the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country. Cognisance is taken of impending retirements etc. during each allocation of probationer gardaí to regions and districts. Garda personnel assigned to the Donegal division, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy, are constantly monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and that the best possible service is provided to the public.

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