Dara Calleary
Question:290. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the level of Gardaí currently servicing a station (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21254/13]
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Questions (290, 291)
Dara Calleary
Question:291. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a Garda Sergeant will be appointed to a Garda Station (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21255/13]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 290 and 291 together.
The Deputy will be aware that the Garda 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 demographics, 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.
As of 31 March 2013, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Mayo Garda Division was 304. Specifically in relation to the Foxford area, I am informed by the Garda authorities that there were 2 Gardaí assigned to that Station on the same date. These resources are further augmented, where appropriate, by Gardaí from national units such as the Garda National Drug Unit and the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.