James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 974: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the complement of Gardaí in County Longford in view of the fact that burglary and theft offences have increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18271/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in this process. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored and reviewed where necessary, in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.

I am informed by the Garda Authorities that as of the 29 February, 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the strength of each station in County Longford, which forms part of the Roscommon/Longford Division, was as set out in the table. These are 4 Garda Reserve members and 8 Civilian staff also assigned to Garda stations in County Longford.