Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2013
424. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any plans to redeploy gardaí to the County Louth area to cover Garda personnel shortages in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14763/13]
View answer425. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if any assessments have been carried out to assess the number of gardaí required to adequately police the County Louth area; the findings of that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14764/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together.
The Deputy will be aware that the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation is the responsibility of the Commissioner. I have no direct function in this matter. This allocation of resources and the assessment of policing needs in particular areas are constantly monitored in the context of crime trends and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level. The objective at all times is to ensure that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
In relation to the Louth Garda Division, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that as of 28 February 2013, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Division was 290. There was also 45 Garda Reservists and 23 Civilians assigned to the Division.
