Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
363 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reinstate the Garda car which was assigned to Egworthstown Garda station, County Westmeath, and to ensure that this Garda station retains adequate resources to meet the demands of the community. [28418/11]
View answerThe detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. The responsibility for the efficient deployment of all official Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations as required by operational circumstances. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there is currently a marked Garda patrol car assigned to Edgeworthstown Garda station. The allocation of Garda vehicles is continually monitored and reviewed to ensure that resources are deployed in the most effective and efficient manner.
