Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012
462. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí deployed to the Garda stations at Naas, Newbridge, Athy, Kildare Town, Kilcock, Maynooth and Leixlip in each of the past ten years to date; the extent to which the numbers have fluctuated on an annual basis in line with population trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54336/12]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda station referred to by the Deputy on 31 December 2002 to 31 December 2011 and on 31 October 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following table:
|
Year |
Naas |
Newbridge |
Athy |
Kildare |
Kilcock |
Maynooth |
Leixlip |
|
31/12/02 |
78 |
28 |
16 |
29 |
6 |
14 |
24 |
|
31/12/03 |
80 |
29 |
16 |
27 |
5 |
15 |
26 |
|
31/12/04 |
78 |
29 |
16 |
27 |
5 |
15 |
28 |
|
31/12/05 |
80 |
32 |
18 |
26 |
5 |
15 |
25 |
|
31/12/06 |
89 |
33 |
19 |
31 |
5 |
17 |
25 |
|
31/12/07 |
98 |
33 |
18 |
30 |
5 |
16 |
24 |
|
31/12/08 |
103 |
35 |
23 |
32 |
8 |
18 |
28 |
|
31/12/09 |
107 |
44 |
27 |
32 |
8 |
15 |
33 |
|
31/12/10 |
101 |
45 |
29 |
33 |
8 |
15 |
35 |
|
31/12/11 |
101 |
47 |
31 |
26 |
9 |
13 |
34 |
|
31/10/12 |
103 |
49 |
34 |
27 |
10 |
14 |
29 |
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.
