Garda Deployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Ceisteanna (25)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

25. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the dialogue she has had with the present Garda Commissioner since the commissioner's appointment concerning the deployment of Garda resources; if any of that dialogue has covered imbalances in Garda personnel deployment in the context of her remit to tackle worsening crime trends; if she will provide a breakdown of Garda deployment per district and division as per the most recent statistics available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27069/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

One of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts is to direct and control An Garda Síochána and as such, the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. I have no direct role in this function. I can inform the Deputy that Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.

The specific information sought by the Deputy in relation to the breakdown of Garda deployment per Division and District is currently being collated and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy on completion.