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Garda Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2010

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Questions (195, 196)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

260 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed at Coolock, Finglas, Store Street, Blanchardstown, Kevin Street and Donnybrook Garda stations, Dublin, for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5485/10]

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I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

261 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will allocate a crime prevention officer to Coolock Garda station, Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5488/10]

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The allocation of Garda resources, including the distribution of personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, his senior managers and Divisional Officers. Garda management is aided in this by a distribution model known as the Garda Establishment Redistribution Model (GERM).

I am advised by the Commissioner that this model indicates the most effective means to distribute Garda personnel and acts as a guide to Garda management decision making. It takes into account many different policing variables, including crime trends, socio-economic factors, and census information. The allocation of Garda personnel is determined by these factors and also takes account of the policing requirements of each individual Division. Any case for an allocation of the nature suggested in the question will be considered in that context.

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