Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2012
153 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the number of gardaí attached to the organised crime unit, emergency response unit and armed support response unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4228/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation, and I have no function in the matter. Garda management closely monitors this allocation of resources, including transfers and retirements, in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level, to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
