The Garda Commissioner has informed me that 47 members of the Garda Síochána are currently attached to Shankill Garda station. The corresponding figures since 1988 are as follows: 1988, 32; 1989, 34; 1990, 43; 1991, 43; 1992, 46.
This is an increase over the period of 47 per cent in Garda manpower. In addition, two clerical staff were assigned to Shankill in 1992 thereby releasing two gardaí for outdoor operational duties. The requirements at Shankill will contiunue to be monitored by the Garda Commissioner in the light of available resources and competing demands on them.