Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2010
127 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will report on the number of gardaí, all ranks, employed in the Clare Garda division for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45504/10]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Clare Garda Division on 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 was 314, 337 and 336 respectively. Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force 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. The situation is kept under continuing review to ensure optimum use is made of these resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
