Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
345 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reasons the crime prevention officer (description supplied) in a station has not been replaced; the steps that have been taken to fill this post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32051/11]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation, and I have no function in the matter.
Garda management closely monitors this allocation of resources, including transfers and retirements, in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level, to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
