Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2012
490. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide additional resources to the Garda Siochána at Tallaght Garda Station, Dublin 24 to allow an effective responses to the increase in burglaries in the Tallaght district; if he will give assurances to the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56934/12]
View answerThe 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.
I have however been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Tallaght Garda Station on 30 November 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 188. Tallaght Garda Station forms part of the Tallaght Garda District in the D.M.R. South Garda Division. The personnel strength of the D.M.R. South on the same date was 591. There are also 12 Garda Reserves and 29 civilians attached to the D.M.R. South Garda Division.
Furthermore, I have been informed that there are regular patrols in the area by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the Community Policing and Garda Mountain Bike Units, District Detective and Drug Unit personnel, supplemented as necessary by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel. Meetings are also held on a regular basis with Residents Associations.
