Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
945 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda personnel allocated to Balbriggan Station, County Dublin, since 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17749/12]
View answerThe Garda Commissioner has informed me that the personnel strength of Balbriggan Garda Station on 31 December 2003 — 2011 and on 29 February 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table:
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’03 |
’04 |
’05 |
’06 |
’07 |
’08 |
’09 |
’10 |
’11 |
29/02/12 |
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Balbriggan |
32 |
34 |
32 |
32 |
50 |
59 |
67 |
68 |
70 |
69 |
There were also 7 Garda Reserve members and 4 civilian staff assigned to Balbriggan Garda Station on 29th February 2012. The 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. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored 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.
