Garda Deployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Ceisteanna (249)

Eoin Ó Broin

Ceist:

249. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if members of the drugs squad are no longer operating out of the Garda station in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; when the last remaining members of the drugs squad were removed from that station; the number of drugs squad personnel and the rank of each stationed in the station in each of the years 2007 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and the impact the loss of the unit from the station will have on efforts to address the issue of drug crime in that divisional area. [41657/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

As the Deputy will appreciate, the management and efficient use of Garda resources is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. This includes responsibility for deployment of personnel. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I understand, 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 have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the information sought by the Deputy. I will write directly to the Deputy once I receive it.