Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2004
176 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí currently appointed to Lanesboro Garda station, County Longford; the numbers based there in 2002, 1997, 1994, 1992 and 1989; the plans there are to increase the complement of gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13041/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength — all ranks — of Lanesboro Garda station, County Longford as at 31 December 2002, 1997, 1994, 1992, 1989 and currently is as set out as follows:
|
Year |
Strength |
|
1989 |
4 |
|
1992 |
11 |
|
1994 |
10 |
|
1997 |
7 |
|
2002 |
7 |
|
4 May, 2004 |
6 |
The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of Lanesboro Garda station will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda divisions throughout the country.
