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Garda Strength

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

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Charlie McConalogue

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662 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the change in Garda numbers, if any, at a station (details supplied) in County Donegal; the current staffing numbers; if there are retirements likely to happen in the near future; the impact of any such retirement on staffing numbers and the long-term plans for the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26580/12]

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The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored 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.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, I have been informed by the Commissioner that the strength of Moville Garda station on 30 April 2009 and on 30 April 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 8 and 6 respectively. Moville Garda Station forms part of the Buncrana Garda District in the Donegal Garda Division. The personnel strength of Buncrana Garda District and Donegal Garda Division on 30 April 2012 was 73 and 434 respectively. There are also 24 Garda Reserves and 29 Civilians attached to the Donegal Garda Division. These resources are augmented, when appropriate, by Gardaí from national units. Members of the Garda Síochána may retire at any time once they have reached 50 years of age and have 30 years of service and they must retire at 60 years of age. One member attached to Moville has applied to retire from An Garda Síochána before December, 2012.

Any changes in the opening or closing of Garda stations must be highlighted by the Commissioner in his annual policing plan which is submitted to me before November of each year.

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