Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2018
239. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the post of Garda crime prevention officer for the Garda north Dublin region will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29121/18]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of these resources.
I have requested a report from the Commissioner in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy and I will revert to him when it is to hand.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
