Garda Deployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 October 2012

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Questions (195)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in the context of any redeployment, rostering or future organisation and deployment of Gardaí throughout the country, particular reference will be made to the need to ensure that all Gardaí are familiar with the terrain in which they operate and continue to have available to them the necessary intelligence which in turn will facilitate better policing based on local knowledge and centralised intelligence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46798/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. 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. An Garda Síochána can never over-emphasise the importance of the partnership between An Garda Síochána and the community in preventing and detecting crime and maintaining a safe environment for everyone and the pledge of An Garda Síochána is to continue to invest time and energy in those partnerships and relationships to the benefit of all.