Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
346. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a superintendent has not been appointed to Westport Garda station in County Mayo; when one will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10575/15]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.
I have however been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Mayo Garda Division on 31 January 2015, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 297. There are four Superintendents and one Chief Superintendent attached to the Division. I have also been informed by the Garda Commissioner that currently there are three Superintendents on a promotion list. The vacancy at Superintendent Rank in the Westport District will be revisited when those appointments have been made.
