Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 December 2009
199 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in the areas of Wicklow, Laois/Offaly and Carlow/Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47484/09]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Wicklow, Laois/Offaly and Carlow/Kilkenny Garda Divisions on 31 October 2009, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as set out in the following table:
|
Division |
Strength |
|
Wicklow |
359 |
|
Laois/Offaly |
333 |
|
Carlow/Kilkenny |
313 |
Responsibility for the allocation of personnel rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made on An Garda Síochána, and are kept under review.
