asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí detailed for duty in the vicinity of the RDS showgrounds, Ballsbridge, between six p.m. on 19th February and seven p.m. on 21st February, 1971; and the total man-hours involved in such duty.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Police Arrangements at RDS.
49.
The number of gardaí allocated for duty at particular places or on particular occasions is a matter for determination by the local Garda officers directly concerned.
It has not been the practice, nor would it be in the public interest, to reveal the extent of police arrangements for a particular occasion.