Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:383 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total Garda complement in each Garda station in County Louth in 1997 and to date in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29772/03]
Written Answers. - Garda Complement.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of each Garda station in County Louth as at 31 December 1997 and 4 December 2003 is as follows:
|
Station |
1997 |
4 December 2003 |
|
Drogheda |
82 |
90 |
|
Castlebellingham |
1 |
4 |
|
Clogherhead |
1 |
2 |
|
Dunleer |
2 |
4 |
|
Dundalk |
90 |
96 |
|
Hackballscross |
13 |
14 |
|
Dromad |
15 |
13 |
|
Carlingford |
3 |
3 |
|
Louth Village |
2 |
2 |
|
Omeath |
11 |
14 |
|
Blackrock |
3 |
4 |
|
Ardee |
9 |
10 |
|
Collon |
2 |
2 |
When additional personnel next become available the needs of Garda stations in County Louth will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.