Martin Browne
Question:653. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank in each divisional crime scenes unit as of 10 May 2020 and 10 May 2021, in tabular form. [25933/21]
View answerTuesday, 18 May 2021
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I have requested a report on the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question number 653 of 18 May 2021 where you asked for the number of Gardaí by rank in each divisional crime scenes unit as of 10 May 2020 and 10 May 2021, in tabular form.
You will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the requested information was available.
As you will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in these matters.
I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimum use. I understand that it is a matter for the Divisional Chief Superintendent to determine the optimum distribution of duties among the personnel available to him or her, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the work of the Divisional Scenes of Crime units is supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau (GNTB). The functions of the Garda National Technical Bureau (GNTB) are administered through its Management Support Office (MSO) and consists of the following specialist sections:
- Ballistics & Forensic Investigation Section
- Photographic Section
- Mapping Section
- National Forensic Coordination Office (NFCO)
- Controlled Drugs Coordination Office (CDCO)
- Garda National Technical Bureau Stores
- Firearms Stores
Nationally, GNTB provides operational support and assistance with forensic investigations of a serious and complex nature.
The appendix to this letter , which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out in tabular form, the number of Gardaí by rank in each divisional crime scenes unit as of 10 May 2020 and 10 May 2021.
I trust this information is of assistance.
Appendix
|
Division |
2020 |
2021 |
||
|
DMR |
Sergeant |
Garda |
Sergeant |
Garda |
|
DMR North |
0 |
7 |
0 |
6 |
|
DMR South |
1 |
8 |
1 |
8 |
|
DMR East |
1 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
|
DMR West |
0 |
9 |
1 |
10 |
|
DMR North Central |
0 |
7 |
0 |
6 |
|
DMR South Central |
1 |
8 |
1 |
9 |
|
Division |
2020 |
2021 |
||
|
North Western Region |
Sergeant |
Garda |
Sergeant |
Garda |
|
Donegal |
1 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
|
Louth |
1 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
|
Cavan-Monaghan |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Sligo-Leitrim |
1 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
|
Galway |
1 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
|
Roscommon-Longford |
1 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
|
Mayo |
1 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
|
Division |
2020 |
2021 |
||
|
Eastern Region |
Sergeant |
Garda |
Sergeant |
Garda |
|
Laois/Offaly |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
|
Waterford |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Westmeath |
1 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
|
Kildare |
1 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
|
Meath |
0 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
Wicklow |
0 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
|
Wexford |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Kilkenny/Carlow |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Division |
2020 |
2021 |
||
|
Southern Region |
Sergeant |
Garda |
Sergeant |
Garda |
|
Clare |
1 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
Cork City |
1 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
|
Cork North |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Cork West |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Kerry |
1 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
|
Limerick |
1 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
|
Tipperary |
0 |
5 |
0 |
5 |