Written Answers Nos. 828-851
831. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Reserve members in the Wicklow division by division, district and sub-district in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [33005/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Reserve strength in the Wicklow Division in each of the years from 2009 to 31 May 2019, as provided by the Garda Commissioner, is outlined in the following table. I am informed that as of 31 May 2019, there were 18 Garda Reserves assigned to the Wicklow Division.
|
Wicklow |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
|
Bray |
4 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
10 |
8 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Greystones |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Blessington |
1 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Wicklow |
2 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
|
Arklow |
1 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
11 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
|
Baltinglass |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Total |
10 |
14 |
22 |
29 |
41 |
31 |
24 |
21 |
20 |
18 |
18 |
I am informed by An Garda Síochána that a class of approximately 100 Garda Reserve recruits commenced training on 23/24 March 2019 at the Garda College, Templemore. This is a positive development and delivers on the target set out under 'A Policing Service for the Future', the implementation plan for the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.
An Garda Síochána is currently conducting a strategic review of the Garda Reserve to inform future decisions around the use of the Reserve. This approach is also in line with the recommendation in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. The Strategy is expected to be concluded shortly and will inform the development of a Reserve recruitment drive by the end of 2019.
833. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of crimes by types of offences in each of the years from 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in the Wicklow division by division, district and sub-district in tabular form. [33007/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of recorded crime statistics, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose.
However, to be of assistance, I have asked the CSO to forward the available statistics directly to the Deputy.
849. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and type of Garda vehicles attached to the Dublin metro south central division in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by division, district and sub district in tabular form. [33023/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime.
The Deputy may also wish to be aware that a capital allocation of €10 million has been made available for the purchase and fit-out of Garda vehicles in 2019. I understand from the Garda authorities that this allocation will be used for purchase and fit-out of over 300 new vehicles for operational use this year.
As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles among the various Garda divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities to ensure their optimum use.
The Garda authorities have provided the attached spreadsheet which I am informed outlines the number of vehicles allocated to the Dublin Metropolitan Region, South Central Division for the years requested by the Deputy.
Garda Fleet by year 2009-2019 - DMR South Central Division
|
2019 (as of 17 July) |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
13 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
|
Kevin Street |
23 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
28 |
|
Pearse Street |
10 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
DMR SC |
46 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
62 |
|
2018 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
10 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
|
Kevin Street |
21 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
25 |
|
Pearse Street |
13 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
|
DMR SC |
44 |
15 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
62 |
|
2017 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
13 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
|
Kevin Street |
19 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
23 |
|
Pearse Street |
14 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
|
DMR SC |
46 |
16 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
66 |
|
2016 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
11 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
|
Kevin Street |
22 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
26 |
|
Pearse Street |
12 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
|
DMR SC |
45 |
16 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
65 |
|
2015 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
10 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
|
Kevin Street |
21 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
25 |
|
Pearse Street |
15 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
|
DMR SC |
46 |
12 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
62 |
|
2014 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
12 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
|
Kevin Street |
25 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
32 |
|
Pearse Street |
13 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
|
DMR SC |
50 |
13 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
68 |
|
2013 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
11 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
|
Kevin Street |
23 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
30 |
|
Pearse Street |
15 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
|
DMR SC |
49 |
13 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
69 |
|
2012 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
11 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
|
Kevin Street |
16 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
23 |
|
Pearse Street |
22 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
|
DMR SC |
49 |
12 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
69 |
|
2011 |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
Donnybrook |
10 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
Kevin Street |
18 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
27 |
|
Pearse Street |
25 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
35 |
|
DMR SC |
53 |
12 |
8 |
1 |
3 |
77 |
Figures for 2009 and 2010 are only available on a Divisional basis as listed in the following table
|
DMR South Central Division |
Cars |
Vans |
Motorcycles |
4x4 |
*Others |
Total |
|
2010 |
55 |
15 |
9 |
1 |
1 |
81 |
|
2009 |
52 |
13 |
10 |
1 |
2 |
78 |
*The category 'others' refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles.
850. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the weekly opening hours of each station on the Dublin metro south central division in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, namely Pearse Street, Kevin Street, Kilmainham, Irishtown and Donnybrook. [33024/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere has been an unprecedented level of investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. The allocation to An Garda Síochána for 2019 amounts to €1.76 billion as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year.
The management and efficient use of Garda resources is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and his management team, having regard to operational need. Further, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for matters including the opening hours of Garda stations and the allocation of personnel. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that since 2009, the Garda stations situated at Pearse Street, Kevin Street, Kilmainham and Irishtown have all been open 24 hours a day. I am further informed that Donnybrook Garda station was open 24 hours daily from 2009 to 2011. Since 2012, it has been open from 7am to 9pm on a daily basis.
