Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
935 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to increase the number of mountain bikes allocated to Coolock Garda Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30600/08]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently eleven Garda mountain bikes allocated to Coolock Garda District, which compromises Coolock, Swords and Malahide sub-districts. Four additional mountain bikes were allocated in July 2008 which represents a significant increase in the District.
Garda authorities have advised that crime trends and resource requirements are kept under constant review and while there are no plans at present to allocate further mountain bikes to Coolock Garda Station, additional personnel within the sub-district can be trained and equipped for mountain bike duties if required and can be transferred within the District to meet operational demands.
