Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2022
224. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí attached to the K district traffic division in each of the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47653/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, this includes the allocation of resources and personnel. 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.
I am informed that many factors are taken into account with regards to allocation of resources including local and national crime trends and workloads, policing arrangements and operational strategies, minimum establishment statistics, local population and trends, geographical area and size, transfer applications, including welfare/personnel issues and concerns.
The table below, provided to me by Garda authorities, outlines the number of Gardaí attached to the traffic division in DMR West, of which the K District is part.
|
D.M.R.West |
Sergeants |
Gardaí |
Total |
|
31/12/2017 |
1 |
11 |
12 |
|
31/12/2018 |
2 |
13 |
15 |
|
31/12/2019 |
3 |
17 |
20 |
|
31/12/2020 |
2 |
17 |
19 |
|
31/12/2021 |
2 |
16 |
18 |
|
31/08/2022 |
2 |
14 |
16 |
