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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 January 2011

Thursday, 20 January 2011

Questions (137)

Charlie O'Connor

Question:

132 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will make additional resources available to the gardaí at Tallaght, Dublin 24, to allow them to deal effectively with crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will appreciate the concern of the local community in respect of these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3060/11]

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The allocation of resources, including personnel, in the Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and senior Garda management. I have however, been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of Tallaght Garda Station and Tallaght Garda District, which cover the area referred to by the Deputy, on the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 199 and 275 respectively.

The area in question is regularly patrolled by uniformed and plain clothes members of the Mountain Bike, Community Policing, detective and other units in the Garda Síochána. There is also close liaison between Community gardaí and local community representatives and organisations. The specific needs of the area are continually monitored and reviewed by local Garda Management so that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible service is provided to the general public.

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