Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2005
756 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on a situation in the Carraig na bhFear and Whitechurch area of County Cork (details supplied); and if he will have discussions with the Commissioner of the Garda to reorganise the management of the Garda resources in the area and transfer the responsibility from the Cobh area to Cork city. [10907/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength — all ranks — of each of the three Garda divisions in County Cork as at 11 April 2005 was as follows.
|
Division |
Strength |
|
Cork City |
623 |
|
Cork North |
239 |
|
Cork West |
247 |
I am further informed that local Garda management reports that gardaí in the Carraig na Bhfear and Whitechurch areas have had considerable success in investigating criminal activity in the area. There are currently no plans to change any of the existing divisional boundaries in the southern region. Garda personnel assigned to County Cork, overall policing arrangements and the operational strategy are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and that the best possible service is provided to the public.
