Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
1062 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the number of Garda Síochána stationed in Duleek, County Meath will be restored to the levels in place at the start of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20921/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Duleek Garda Station (all ranks) was 3. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the overall strength of the organisation may fluctuate due, for example, to retirements, resignations etc. It is the responsibility of the Garda Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within his or her Division taking everything into account.
The situation will be kept under review by the Garda Commissioner and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Louth/Meath Division will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.
