Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
360 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members assigned to Ardfinnan and Clogheen Garda Stations, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35741/07]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Ardfinnan and Clogheen Garda Stations on 30 November, 2007 ( the latest date for which figures are readily available) was 2 and 1 respectively. Ardfinnan and Clogheen Garda Stations form part of the Tipperary Garda Division. The personnel strength of the Tipperary Garda Division on 30 November, 2007 ( the latest date for which figures are readily available ) was 362.
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.
It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Garda Stations referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.
