Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
980 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a squad car will be made available for a Garda station (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18370/12]
View answerThe provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. At Divisional level, the deployment of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Divisional Officer who allocates vehicles on the basis of identified operational requirements.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the station referred to by the Deputy is within the Cahirciveen Garda District in the Kerry Division. In addition, I understand that the area concerned is subject to regular mobile patrols carried out by District and Divisional units. In that context the Garda authorities have indicated that the current policing arrangements for the area make the best use of available resources and that a comprehensive policing service is being delivered there. They have also confirmed that the policing needs of the local community will be kept under on-going review.
