Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 15 Nov 2000

Vol. 526 No. 1

Written Answers. - Garda Deployment.

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

155 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current Garda staffing level for Blessington, County Wicklow; if he has plans to increase this level in view of the fact that this area is currently undergoing a large population increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25854/00]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I am informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas that the current personnel strength of Blessington Garda station is 14 – all ranks.

I am also informed that Garda management is satisfied that the current Garda strength of Blessington station is adequate to meet the policing needs of the area. However, the situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available, the needs of Blessington will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country.