Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004
345 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí available for mobile and foot patrols and station duty in each of the Dublin metropolitan Garda divisions, daily and nightly; his views on whether such numbers are adequate; the way in which such figures compare with those of five years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16585/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe personnel strength of each Garda division in the Dublin metropolitan region as of 28 May 2004 is detailed in the following table.
|
Division |
Strength as at 28 May, 2004 |
Strength as at May, 1999 |
|
South Central |
678 |
673 |
|
North Central |
634 |
565 |
|
Eastern |
516 |
519 |
|
Western |
626 |
538 |
|
Northern |
570 |
550 |
|
Southern |
537 |
459 |
For operational and security reasons it is not Garda policy to disclose the number of gardaí detailed for specific duties over any given period. Garda management is satisfied that the total number of personnel available in the Dublin metropolitan region is adequate to meet the current policing needs of that region.
