Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 July 2015
163. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of An Garda Síochána in County Louth by Garda station-district and in each year since 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26588/15]
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 been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Louth Garda Division on 30 April 2015, the latest date for which figures are available, was 277. There are also 45 Garda Reserves and 22 Civilians attached to the Division.
I have requested the detailed information regarding the strength of each station/district in the Louth Division from the Garda authorities for the years ending 31 December 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.
