Garda Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Questions (656)

Charles Flanagan

Question:

744 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the minimum and maximum number of Gardaí scheduled to be available to police the streets of Dublin on each Saturday night during the months of July, August and September 2008 based on currently arranged holiday leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29399/08]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

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.