Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
865. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34375/13]
View answer866. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34376/13]
View answer867. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34377/13]
View answer868. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34378/13]
View answer869. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34379/13]
View answer870. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34380/13]
View answer871. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34381/13]
View answer872. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34382/13]
View answer873. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the Garda resources for an area (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34383/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 865 to 873, inclusive, together.
The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation. 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 for the public. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the areas referred to by the Deputy are policed from Raheny, Howth and Clontarf Garda Stations, all of which are in the Raheny Garda District. The personnel strength of each of these Garda Stations, broken down by rank on 31 May 2013, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is set out in the following table:
|
Rank |
Raheny |
Howth |
Clontarf |
|
Superintendent |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Inspector |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Sergeant |
9 |
5 |
6 |
|
Garda |
52 |
34 |
64 |
|
Reserve Garda |
5 |
4 |
2 |
|
Civilian staff |
6 |
1 |
1 |
Divisional resources are further augmented, where necessary, by a number of Garda National Units such as the Garda National Drugs Unit, the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Criminal Assets Bureau and other specialised units. Local Garda Management closely monitors the deployment of resources, patrols and operational strategies in place for the areas concerned, in conjunction with crime trends and policing needs of the communities to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. The situation is kept under review and paramount consideration is given to the needs of residents. Garda Management is satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered to these communities and that the structures in place meet the requirements of the delivery of an effective and efficient policing service.
