Garda Deployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2013

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Questions (458)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

458. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason redistribution of Garda personnel so that areas with a disproportionately low number of gardaí relative to their populations will have an increase in Garda personnel has not been among his policing priorities; if he intends to make this one of his policing priorities for 2014; his reasons for that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42158/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The policing priorities for 2014 have not yet been finalised and are still under consideration. The Deputy will be aware that, as provided for in Section 33 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner shall determine the manner in which the Garda Síochána are to be distributed and stationed throughout the State.