Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
518. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in each Garda station in County Wicklow; the number of vacancies for the positions in each Garda station in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25261/13]
View answerThe 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.
I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that, as of the 30 April 2013, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Wicklow Garda Division was 334 with 20 Gardaí assigned specifically to Community Policing duties as shown on the table below. There are also 35 Garda Reservists and 21 civilian staff attached to the Wicklow Garda Division. The Deputy will be aware that all Gardaí have responsibility, inter alia, to deal with Community Policing issues as and when they arise.
|
Station |
Community Gardaí |
|
Bray |
9 |
|
Blessington |
1 |
|
Baltinglass |
1 |
|
Greystones |
5 |
|
Arklow |
1 |
|
Newtownmountkennedy |
1 |
|
Wicklow |
2 |
|
Total |
20 |
