Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007
890 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in Raheny, Coolock, Howth and Malahide Garda stations; the shifts that they work; the number that work the night shift in view of the fact that this Deputy was recently advised that there was only one Garda car available for patrolling areas (details supplied) at night time; if this is correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33837/07]
View answerAs of 30 November 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the strength of each of the Garda Stations referred to by the Deputy is as set out below:
|
Station |
Strength |
|
Raheny |
69 |
|
Coolock |
119 |
|
Howth |
42 |
|
Malahide |
48 |
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that for security and operational reasons, it is Garda policy not to disclose the number or percentage of personnel on duty at any specific area or over any given period of time.
The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of all official transport in a Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer who may allocate vehicles between stations as required by operational circumstances. The allocation of Garda resources is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis and the policing needs of the areas referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered in the context of overall policing requirements.
