Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
98. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of hours each week where both counties Sligo and Leitrim are visited by the regional armed support units; the number of counties these units cover; the number of units on patrol in the north-west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9705/16]
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 keeps this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.
In that context I am informed by the Commissioner that for security and operational reasons it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy.
