Tom Hayes
Question:374 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the appointment of a crime prevention officer for South Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33470/12]
View answerTuesday, 10 July 2012
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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, 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.
I am further advised that the crime prevention function of An Garda Síochána being provided to the community in Tipperary has not been adversely affected as crime prevention and personal security advice is being provided by appropriate Divisional resources and where more in-depth specialist advices are required, the services of the Divisional Crime Prevention Officer from the neighbouring Waterford Garda Division are utilised.