Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014
270. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 7 October 2014 when this Deputy will receive a reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44984/14]
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 been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the numbers of Garda personnel in the Limerick Garda Division on 31 December 2011, 2012, 2013 and on 30 September 2014, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following table:
|
Year |
Garda |
Reserve |
Civilian |
|
2011 |
637 |
41 |
52 |
|
2012 |
605 |
47 |
50 |
|
2013 |
589 |
52 |
48 |
|
2014 |
576 |
50 |
49 |
