Thomas P. Broughan
Question:106. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel in An Garda Síochána who work in the crime scenes unit. [45604/14]
View answerThursday, 27 November 2014
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As 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 there are 140 members assigned to the Crime Scenes Unit.