Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2006
62 Mr. Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the times when Garda stations in Killeagh, Cloyne, Ballycotton, Carrigtohill and Whitegate are open with gardaí present to meet members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42043/06]
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 (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,000 on Thursday, 16 November, 2006, following the attestation of 299 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of 2,298 (or 21.5%) in the personnel strength of the Force during that period. The induction of 280 new Garda recruits to the Garda College on 6 November, 2006 resulted in a combined strength, of both attested Gardaí and recruits in training, of 14,137. The Garda Budget now stands at €1.3 billion, a 13% increase on 2005 and an 85% increase since 1997 in real terms.
I have been further informed by the Garda authorities that the Stations of Killeagh, Cloyne, Ballycotton, Carrigtowhill and Whitegate form part of the Cork North Garda Division. The personnel strength of the Cork North Division as at 31 December, 1997 was 208 (all ranks). The personnel strength of the Cork North Division as at 5 December, 2006 was 261 (all ranks). This represents an increase of 53 (or 25.4%) in the number of personnel allocated since that date.
The normal opening hours of each of the Garda Stations are set out in the table.
|
Station |
Opening Times |
|
Killeagh |
4pm to 6pm Monday to Saturday |
|
Cloyne |
7pm to 9pm each day |
|
Ballycotton |
11am to 1pm each day |
|
Carrigtowhill |
9am to 11am Monday to Saturday and 10.30am to 11.30am on Sundays |
|
Whitegate |
4pm to 6pm each day |
