Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2009
740 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional gardaí will be assigned to the Killaloe electoral area; if an extra garda will be appointed to a village (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38643/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Killaloe Garda District was 46.
Responsibility for the allocation of personnel rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made on An Garda Síochána. The situation will be kept under review and the needs of the areas referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of policing requirements throughout the country.
