asked the Minister for Justice when Garda strength will be increased in the Leixlip area of County Kildare, which is served from Lucan, as the present strength is inadequate.
Written Answers. - Leixlip Garda Strength.
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The detailed deployment of members of the force is a matter to be decided primarily by the Commissioner and the precise arrangements for policing particular local areas are made by or in consultation with the local Garda officers.
The Garda authorities have informed me that the existing arrangements for policing the Leixlip area make the best use of Garda resources. They also state that, having regard to overall resources and other demands on Garda services, they are not in a position at present to increase the strength at Lucan station but that the matter will be reviewed according as the additional manpower, at present in training, becomes available for assignment.