Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2013
179. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form a district breakdown of Garda numbers in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41711/13]
View answerAs the Deputy is already aware, 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 the personnel strength of each Garda District throughout the country on 31 December 2007 to 2012 and on 31 August 2013, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is set out in the following spreadsheet. The table is available as attachment Q179.xls at the top of the web page.
