Written Answers Nos. 46-65
46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in the regularisation of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39213/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that applications referred to by the Deputy were only received on 2nd November 2016 and that INIS are currently awaiting a response to their request for various documents required: the onus remains on these applicants to actively engage with INIS.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in questions where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
47. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when long-term residency status may be granted in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39214/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the spouse of the first person mentioned entered the State on 10th February 2007 and never registered after being landed at the port of entry and that the first person mentioned by the Deputy was only ever registered for short periods of time in the State.
I wish to advise the Deputy that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any applications in respect of either of the persons mentioned. It appears that the persons concerned do not, therefore, have permission to remain in the State, and they should be aware that it is illegal for them under the Immigration Act 2004 to reside in the State without permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. A person found guilty of such an offence is liable, under section 13 of the Immigration Act of 2004, to a fine not exceeding €3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. As the persons in question do not have immigration permission to remain in the State, they are not entitled to work. Against this background, the persons concerned should attend their local Garda National Immigration Bureau Office as soon as may be.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in questions where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
48. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the residency status or, if naturalisation is necessary, eligibility has been determined in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39216/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI should inform the Deputy that the person in question has recently renewed his or her residency status and is fully aware of his or her position.
There is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements as prescribed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended. Detailed information on Irish citizenship and naturalisation is available on the INIS website at www.inis.gov.ie. The website also contains an on-line naturalisation residency calculator which individuals may find of assistance in establishing if the residency requirements are met.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy should consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
49. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when a travel visa will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39218/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application referred to was received by the Visa Office in Dublin on 18 January, 2016. Whilst the application has undergone an initial examination, it is currently awaiting a further more detailed examination. Should all documentation be in order and no further information is required, a decision will issue within 6 weeks. Should the Visa Officer require any further information, the applicant or sponsor will be contacted directly.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
In addition, applicants may themselves e-mail queries directly to the Visa Office (visamail@justice.ie).
50. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure the suspension of any proposals to deport in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39220/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons concerned are a husband and wife who are the subject of deportation orders made on 11th March, 2005.
Both persons were deported from the State some years ago; however, according to information received from their legal representatives, they returned to this State the year after they were deported.
Representations were received from the persons concerned requesting that the Deportation Orders be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). Following the consideration of that request, a decision was taken in November, 2016 that the Deportation Orders should be 'affirmed' and this decision was communicated to the persons concerned by registered post dated 24th November, 2016.
The Deputy might wish to note that the effect of a Deportation Order is that the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside the State thereafter. The enforcement of the Deportation Order in this case is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when a visa will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39223/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position remains unchanged since I replied to Parliamentary Question No. 80 on 16 November, 2016. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application referred to was received in the Irish Visa Office in New Delhi on 28 October, 2016. The applicant was asked to supply additional documentation to support the application, and a decision will be made when this is received.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
In addition, applicants may themselves e-mail queries directly to the New Delhi Visa Office (newdelhivisaoffice@dfa.ie).
52. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39225/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIf the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection in the State, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until they have fully completed the protection process. This is in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of protection applicants.
The Deputy is reminded that protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission pending a final decision on their application.
53. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to facilitate the issuing of stamp 4 status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39226/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question is present in the State with their siblings and mother as a dependent of their non-EEA national father, who is the holder of a Green Card. I am informed by INIS that the correct Stamp for this person is a Stamp 3, which is the Stamp they currently hold as a dependent. As such the person in question does not have any entitlement to a Stamp 4. If they wish to take up employment in the State they will require a Work Permit to do so. The issuing of Work Permits is a matter for the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in questions where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
54. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to parliamentary Question No. 86 of 29 November 2016, if the correspondence (details supplied) was not received, if it can be reissued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39235/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a copy of the letter issued on 9 November 2016 requesting documentation has re-issued to the person referred to by the Deputy.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
55. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number and ages of children currently in direct provision. [39239/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that there were just under 1,100 persons under the age of 18 residing with their family in State provided accommodation at the end of November 2016. Of those, 426 were less than five years old, 514 were aged between 5 and 12 years of age and 158 were aged between 13 and 17 years old.
56. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to refurbish or engage in any maintenance work on Carndonagh Courthouse, County Donegal. [39255/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that remedial and maintenance works were carried out on Carndonagh Courthouse in 2010. The Courts Service has also informed me that while there are no immediate plans to refurbish Carndonagh Courthouse, the Courts Service keeps the condition of its buildings under constant review to ensure they are maintained as well as possible within available resources.
57. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if persons in the Inishowen Peninsula of County Donegal will have to travel outside the peninsula for coroners' inquests in future. [39261/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, Coroners are quasi-judicial office holders who are independent in their functions. Neither I nor my Department has any role in relation to the scheduling or holding of inquests. However, I understand that the Donegal Coroner, Dr. Denis McCauley, routinely uses four different venues to hold inquests in Co. Donegal. In respect of residents of Inishowen Dr. McCauley can avail of the facilities of Buncrana Courthouse located in Buncrana town in Inishowen. I understand that while Dr. McCauley tries to arrange inquest venues to suit bereaved families it does not always prove possible to do.
58. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of instances in each of the past three years of criminal cases involving child sexual abuse being delayed due to inefficient court resources such as the availability of a judge; the steps she is taking to reduce such delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39270/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the Courts Service is satisfied that no such criminal cases have been delayed due to the absence of appropriate support or facilities by the Courts Service. The Courts Service works with the Presidents of the Courts and the judiciary to support the efficient disposal of court cases and to ensure that waiting times are kept to a minimum and where specific issues are identified, resources are targeted at areas of greatest need. However, the allocation of judicial resources and the scheduling of court cases is a matter for the Presidents of the Courts and the judiciary who are, under the Constitution, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions.
59. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to the Blanchardstown Garda division; the number of community gardaí assigned to that district; the number of new recruits assigned to Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39287/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner 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. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of these resources.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that in regard to the deployment of Garda personnel, a distribution model is used which takes into account all relevant factors including population, crime trends and the policing needs of each individual Garda Division. It is the responsibility of the Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within his/her Division.
Blanchardstown Garda District forms part of the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West Division. I am further informed that the Garda strength of the Blanchardstown Garda District, on the 31 October 2016, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 312 of which 28 are Community Gardaí. When appropriate, the work of local Gardaí is supported by a number of Garda national units such as the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI), the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (formerly the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation) and the Garda National Drugs and Organise Crime Bureau.
The Commissioner has advised that it is the case that all Gardaí have a role to play in addressing community policing issues as and when the need arises. In that sense, community policing involves far more than a single unit within An Garda Síochána. Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána. It provides a means of recognising that every community – both urban and rural – has its own concerns and expectations. In this regard I welcome the strong emphasis placed by the Commissioner's Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 on further developing and supporting the community policing ethos of the organisation so that Gardaí spend more time in the community, gaining public confidence and trust and providing a greater sense of security. Proposed initiatives include the establishment of local Community Policing Teams (CPTs) headed by an Inspector and made up of Gardaí from across a range of areas to proactively work with the community to prevent and detect crime; and the establishment of Community Safety Fora in every District comprising local Gardaí, local communities and key stakeholders.
This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. To make this a reality for all, the Government has in place a plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve members and 4,000 civilians. In 2017, funding has been provided for the recruitment of 800 Garda recruits and up to 500 civilians to support the wide ranging reform plan in train in An Garda Síochána. Appointments will also be made to the Garda Reserve of approximately 300.
Taking account of projected retirements, reaching a strength of 15,000 will require some 3,200 new Garda members to be recruited on a phased basis over the next four years in addition to the 1,200 that will have been recruited by the end of this year since the reopening of the Garda College in September 2014. This is an ambitious target and will require a continuous pipeline of suitable candidates. I am pleased to say that the recruitment campaign launched by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of the Commissioner last September, the second campaign this year, again received a strong response.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that since the reopening of the Garda College, 679 recruits have attested as members of An Garda Síochána and have been assigned to mainstream duties nationwide including 62 to the DMR West Division.
60. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a visa application (details supplied) is not being processed; the reason for the delay in processing the application; the current waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39295/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application referred to has been approved, and the sponsor in Ireland has been advised to contact the Irish Honorary Consulate in Karachi to arrange issuance.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
In addition, applicants may themselves e-mail queries directly to the Visa Office (visamail@justice.ie).
61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will take into account the very compelling reasons to set aside a proposal to deport in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39310/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a deportation order made on 4th May, 2010.
Representations were received from the persons concerned requesting that the Deportation Orders be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). Following the consideration of that request, a decision was taken in November, 2016 that the Deportation Order should be 'affirmed' and this decision was communicated to the person concerned by registered post dated 24th November, 2016.
The Deputy might wish to note that the effect of a Deportation Order is that the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside the State thereafter. The enforcement of the Deportation Order in this case is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to regularise residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39311/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy arrived in the State on 27 November, 2011 and their most recent permission to remain in the State, on the basis of student conditions, expired on 16 September, 2016.
I am further informed that INIS has no record of a separate application for permission to reside under the provisions of the relevant Free Movement of Persons Regulations in respect of the person concerned. It is open to the individual concerned to consult the INIS website www.inis.gov.ie for information in respect of the type of permission and relevant application process which may be applicable to their situation.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up-to-date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the email service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when long-term residency can be offered to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39312/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a deportation order made on 17th January 2013.
Representations were received from the person concerned requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). Following the consideration of that request, a decision was taken in June, 2016 that the Deportation Order should be 'affirmed' and this decision was communicated to the person concerned by registered post dated 30th June 2016.
The Deputy may wish to note that the effect of a Deportation Order is that the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside the State thereafter. The enforcement of the Deportation Order in this case is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
The Deputy may also wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
64. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39313/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my answer to his Parliamentary Question no. 54 of 24 November 2016. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is coming to a conclusion and that the case is due to be submitted for decision in the near future.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process.
It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. While most cases are now generally processed within six months, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established specifically for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
65. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in the Dublin eastern metropolitan region on 31 October 2016; and the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 who are likely to be assigned to the Dublin southern metropolitan region. [39333/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner 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. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of these resources.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that in regard to the deployment of Garda personnel, a distribution model is used which takes into account all relevant factors including population, crime trends and the policing needs of each individual Garda Division. It is the responsibility of the Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within his/her Division.
I am further informed that the Garda strength of the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) East Division, on the 31 October 2016, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 362. There are also 16 Garda Reserves and 23 civilians attached to the Division. When appropriate, the work of local Gardaí is supported by a number of Garda national units such as the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI), the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (formerly the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation) and the Garda National Drugs and Organise Crime Bureau.
This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. To make this a reality for all, the Government has in place a plan to achieve an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021 comprising 15,000 Garda members, 2,000 Reserve members and 4,000 civilians. In 2017, funding has been provided for the recruitment of 800 Garda recruits and up to 500 civilians to support the wide ranging reform plan in train in An Garda Síochána. Appointments will also be made to the Garda Reserve of approximately 300.
Taking account of projected retirements, reaching a strength of 15,000 will require some 3,200 new Garda members to be recruited on a phased basis over the next four years in addition to the 1,200 that will have been recruited by the end of this year since the reopening of the Garda College in September 2014. This is an ambitious target and will require a continuous pipeline of suitable candidates. I am pleased to say that the recruitment campaign launched by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of the Commissioner last September, the second campaign this year, again received a strong response.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that since the reopening of the Garda College, 679 recruits have attested as members of An Garda Síochána and have been assigned to mainstream duties nationwide including 28 to the DMR East Division.
In so far as the allocation of newly attest Gardaí next year is concerned, this is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister has no direct role in it. I am assured by the Commissioner that the needs of all Garda Divisions are fully considered when determining the allocation of resources. However, it is important to keep in mind that newly attested Gardaí have a further 16 months of practical and class-room based training to complete in order to receive their BA in Applied Policing. To ensure that they are properly supported and supervised and have opportunities to gain the breadth of policing experience required, the Commissioner's policy is to allocate them to specially designated training stations which have the required structures and resources in place, including Garda tutors.
For the Deputy's information I have set out in the table the number of Garda stations and number of Gardaí assigned to the DMR East Division on 31 October 2016, the latest date for which figures are readily available from the Commissioner.
Garda Strength D.M.R. EAST 31 OCTOBER 2016
|
District |
Station |
- |
|
BLACKROCK |
BLACKROCK |
89 |
|
DUNDRUM |
75 |
|
|
TOTAL |
164 |
|
|
DUN LAOGHAIRE |
CABINTEELY |
34 |
|
DUN LAOGHAIRE |
101 |
|
|
SHANKILL |
63 |
|
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TOTAL |
198 |
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|
D.M.R. EAST |
5 STATIONS |
362 |
