Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016
88. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the deployment of members of An Garda Síochána by region, division and district; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11770/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed so as to ensure optimal use is made of Garda human resources. The deployment of members of An Garda Síochána in the various Regions, Divisions and Districts is considered as part of a distribution model that takes into account all relevant factors including crime trends, demographics, and security assessments relating to the area in question.
I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of the 31 March 2016, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were a total of 12,862 members of An Garda Síochána. The specific information on the deployment among the various Regions, Divisions and Districts is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy on completion.
