Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022
187. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to the drugs unit in the Ballymun sub-district for the past five years up to the latest date possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52228/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including resource management.
The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of €2.14 billion, an increase of €78 million on last year.
While the Commissioner is operationally responsible, I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimal use.
The table below, provided to me by An Garda Síochána shows the number of Gardaí attached to the DMR North Division drugs unit which Ballymun District is part of:
|
DMR North |
31/12/2017 |
31/12/2018 |
31/12/2019 |
31/12/2020 |
31/12/2021 |
30/09/2022 |
|
Drugs unit |
19 |
19 |
19 |
30 |
28 |
29 |
