The personnel strength of Miltown Malbay, Lisdoonvarna, Doonbeg and Carrigaholt Garda Stations on 31 December, 2007 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) was as set out in the table hereunder:
Station
|
31/12/2007
|
Miltown Malbay
|
3
|
Lisdoonvarna
|
2
|
Doonbeg
|
1
|
Carrigaholt
|
1
|
Local Garda management report that there are no proposals to close any of the aforementioned Garda Stations. The Deputy should appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, personnel strengths of individual stations may fluctuate due, for example, to promotions, retirements and transfers. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The next allocation of Probationer Gardaí is due to take place on 13 March next. In that regard, the needs of the Garda Stations referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Stations throughout the country.