Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 May 2008
482 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to conduct regular detailed analyses of Garda to population ratios to ensure every region in the country has appropriate policing. [19308/08]
View answerI have been informed by the Commissioner that as of this date Small Area Population Statistics, based on the 2006 Census, of Garda Districts are being developed by staff of the Central Statistics Office in consultation with An Garda Síochána. No publication date is available at this time. The Garda Inspectorate has been tasked to examine and report on how the allocation of Garda resources can be improved, including inter-alia, the geographical spread of policing demands and the differing requirements in urban and rural locations. The Garda Síochána are examining policing needs as part of implementation of the re-alignment of Divisional Boundaries, particularly where new Divisions are being created.
