Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 October 2004
163 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities have requested additional gardaí to be allocated to the Tallaght area to deal with the upsurge in anti-social behaviour; and his views on whether the disparity per population with other similarly populated urban areas has contributed to the difficulties being experienced in the area. [24710/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Tallaght Garda station as at 12 October 2004 was 170, all ranks. The personnel strength of Tallaght Garda station as at 1 January 1998 was 133, all ranks. This represents an increase of 37 or 27.8% in the number of personnel allocated to Tallaght Garda station since 1 January 1998.
Anti-social behaviour is policed by a constant evaluation of requirements in any given area and by subsequent allocation of resources to deal with the situation. Garda youth diversion projects play a significant part in combating anti-social behaviour. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Tallaght area will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.
