Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
1036 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an extra permanent Garda will be appointed to a village (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20580/07]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that there is currently one full time Garda assigned to Quin Garda Station, Co. Clare. Quin Garda Station forms part of the Ennis District and as of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Ennis District was 190.
It is the responsibility of the Garda Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within his or her Division taking everything into account.
The situation will be kept under review by the Garda Commissioner and when additional personnel next become available the needs of Quin Garda Station will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.
1037 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if members of the Garda Reserve have been allocated to Clondalkin, Ronanstown, and Lucan Garda Stations to carry out duties in the surrounding communities. [20630/07]
View answer2 Garda Reserve members are attached to the Lucan Garda Station and another 2 Reserve members are attached to the Clondalkin Garda Station.
As yet, there have not been any Reserve members deployed to Ronanstown Garda Station.
1038 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community Gardaí stationed at Ronanstown Garda Station for the years 2002 to date in 2007. [20631/07]
View answerThe personnel strength of the Community Policing Unit in Ronanstown Garda Station as at the 31st December in each year from 2002 to 2006 was as set out as follows:
|
Station |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
|
Ronanstown |
12 |
13 |
16 |
13 |
11 |
On 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Community Policing Unit in Ronanstown Garda Station was 10. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the overall strength of the organisation may fluctuate due, for example, to retirements, resignations etc.
Community Policing is a central feature of current policing policy and members of Community policing units are encouraged to engage with the local communities where they are assigned. Current policing policy is predicated on the prevention of public order offences; the prevention of crime including crimes of violence against persons and property and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be, central to the delivery of a quality policing service. All Gardaí have a responsibility, inter alia, to be involved in Community Policing issues as they arise.
It is the responsibility of the Garda Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within his or her Division taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review by the Garda Commissioner and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Community Policing Unit in Ronanstown Garda Station will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.
