Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The good news is that 800 recruits are going through Templemore this year, which gives the Garda Commissioner the opportunity to make decisions regarding the allocation of gardaí within An Garda Síochána and to increase the numbers in whatever areas she deems appropriate. That is an operational decision for the Commissioner. I have no doubt she will bear in mind the points the Deputy has made. The allocation is based on the need in different counties. It is an independent decision that is made by the Commissioner. It is an operational decision.

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