Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2014
292. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on whether the Garda has adequate resources to locate the large numbers of children who have disappeared from State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42846/14]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, one of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts, is to direct and control An Garda Síochána. In this regard, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all resources, including fully sworn members and Reserve Gardaí, among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of security assessments, crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.
