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Garda Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

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Seán Crowe

Ceist:

317 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí allocated to the Cabra west area; and the roads they are allocated to. [28025/04]

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I have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Cabra Garda station as at 4 November 2004 was 64, all ranks. This figure is supplemented by gardaí from the divisional crime task force, divisional traffic unit and district detective units, as necessary. I am assured by the Garda authorities that all areas of Cabra west are patrolled.

In regard to Garda resources generally, I am very pleased to say that the Government has approved my proposal to increase the strength of the Garda Síochána to 14,000 members on a phased basis, in line with An Agreed Programme for Government commitment in this regard. This is a key commitment in the programme for Government, and its implementation will significantly strengthen the operational capacity of the force. The commissioner will draw up plans on how best to distribute and manage these resources. However, the additional resources will be targeted at the areas of greatest need, as is envisaged in the programme for Government. The programme identifies, in particular, areas with a significant drugs problem and a large number of public order offences but it will be possible to address other priorities as well, such as the need to significantly increase the number of gardaí allocated to traffic duties. I have already promised that the additional gardaí will not be put on administrative duties. They will be put directly into front line, operational, high-visibility policing and they will have a real impact.

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