Dáil debates
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Other Questions
Garda Deployment
2:00 pm
Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda personnel whose specific role is the detection of crime, on a district basis for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [11571/13]
Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of dedicated drug units operational in An Garda Síochána on a division by division basis for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 ,2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [11572/13]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 12 together.
All gardaí have a responsibility in the prevention and detection of criminal activity whether it be in the area of burglary, drug offences or otherwise. Specifically with regard to drugs, I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána continues to proactively and resolutely tackle all forms of drug crime in this jurisdiction. The Garda national drugs unit works closely with dedicated divisional and district drug units and other national units, including the organised crime unit, as well as the Criminal Assets Bureau in targeting persons involved in the illicit sale and supply of drugs.
Regarding levels of crime across the country, the crime statistics for the 12 months ending on 30 September 2012 indicate reductions in 12 of the 14 crime groups. Crimes against the person, including homicide offences, are down 17.9%; sexual offences are down 0.7%; and assault and related offences are down 9.5%. Public order and damage to property offences are also down by 12% and 9.3% respectively, with drug offences down 7.1% and weapons and explosives offences down 17.4%. Burglaries, however, increased by 7.9% during the period. On the particular issue of burglaries, last year the Commissioner launched Operation Fiacla and as of the end of February 2013, 4,226 persons have been arrested and 2,327 persons have been charged under this operation.
The two separate tables show the strengths of the divisional drugs units at the end of each year from 2009 onwards and the Garda strength on a district basis from 2005 to 2012. Deputies will find that interesting. Details of the strengths of the divisional drugs units from 2005 to 2008, inclusive, are not readily available.
| Division | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMR South Central | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| DMR North Central | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| DMR North | 31 | 34 | 21 | 31 |
| DMR East | 9 | 30 | 15 | 13 |
| DMR South | 26 | 11 | 31 | 30 |
| DMR West | 35 | 26 | 35 | 28 |
| DMR NSS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Waterford | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Wexford | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 |
| Kilkenny/Carlow | 8 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Tipperary | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Cork City | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 |
| Cork North | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Cork West | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Kerry | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Limerick | 19 | 22 | 20 | 12 |
| Donegal | 10 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
| Cavan/Monaghan | 10 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Sligo/Leitrim | 8 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Louth | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Clare | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Mayo | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Galway | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Roscommon/Longford | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Westmeath | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Meath | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Kildare | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Laois/Offaly | 10 | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Wicklow | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 357 | 378 | 361 | 310 |
Statistics 2005-2007
Region/Division/DistrictStrength 31/12/05Strength 31/12/06Strength 31/12/07 D.M.R.South Central District "A" Kevin St.122127139Kilmainham818787District "B" Pearse St253260268Harcourt Tce.748587District "E" Donnybrook121125136Irishtown565456TOTAL707738773D.M.R. North Central District "C" Store St.271281296District "D" Bridewell162165180Fixed Penalty Office 62District "U" Fitzgibbon St.119118117Mountjoy909299TOTAL642662694D.M.R.South District "G" Crumlin8798108Sundrive Rd.657378District "M" Rathfarnham707280Tallaght167178181District "P" Rathmines707675Terenure9798101TOTAL556595623D.M.R.North District "H" Santry119130121Whitehall344048Ballymun625675Dublin Airport212121District "R" Coolock8898117Malahide404546Swords656879District "J" Raheny596968Clontarf637171Howth494242District "Y" Balbriggan323250Skerries101111Lusk443Rush676Garristown333TOTAL600640761D.M.R.West District "K" Blanchardstown167174180Cabra696871Finglas768797District "Q" Lucan687084Leixlip252524Ronanstown889287District "L" Ballyfermot808887Clondalkin8192104Rathcoole252324TOTAL679719758D.M.R.East District "F" Dun Laoghaire9996109Dalkey262632Kill-O-Grange333533Cabinteeley393836District "N" Bray88103103Enniskerry557Shankhill606362Greystones293542District "W" Blackrock757983Dundrum757679Stepaside293532TOTAL558591618
Eastern Region Louth/Meath District: Drogheda Drogheda939397Castlebellingham443Clougherhead122Dunleer444Laytown81012District: Dundalk Dundalk101109115Carlingford333Hackballscross121111Dromad977Omeath1075Louth222Blackrock554District: Kells Kells323745Crossakeel000Athboy666Oldcastle344Nobber333District: Trim Trim232530Kilmessan001Summerhill212Longwood121Enfield131412Ballivor223District: Ashbourne Ashbourne374944Dunboyne141416Dunshaughlin9921Kilcock555District: Navan Navan454857Ardee1099Collon222Duleek333Slane434TOTAL466493533Carlow/Kildare District: Naas Naas808998Celbridge192021Clane587Kill333Maynooth151716District: Kildare Kildare263130Robertstown335Kilcullen 334Monasterevan335Newbridge323333Rathangan324Carbury/Derrinturn224District: Carlow Carlow546071Leighlinbridge111Ballon111Myshall111Muinebheag6710Athy181918Castledermot222District: Baltinglass Baltinglass232430Blessington141816Dunlavin111Hollywood111Donard011Shillelagh111Tinahely222Hacketstown122Rathvilly111Ballymore Eustace011Tullow9911Ballytore111TOTAL331367402
Statistics 2005 - 2007 continued
Laois/Offaly District: Portlaoise Portlaoise98103106Mountmellick666Mountrath344Portarlington11911Stradbally222Clonaslee331District: Abbeyleix Abbeyleix252329Ballacolla111Durrow222Rathdowney344Ballylinan444Arles111Ballinakill111Borris-On-Ossory222District: Birr Birr272524Banagher556Cloghan111Ferbane555Kilcormac222Kinnitty222Shinrone112Shannonbridge111Lorrha112District: Tullamore Tullamore485868Clara556Clonbologue111Daingean333Edenderry131312Rhode122Geashill111TOTAL279291312Longford/Westmeath District: Mullingar Mullingar7187100Killucan223Kinnegad677Rochfortbridge444Castletowngeoghegan111Delvin324District: Athlone Athlone485361Ballinahown111Ballymore211Glasson111Kilbeggan323Moate4512Ballymahon345District: Longford Longford445260Ardagh111Drumlish111Kenagh111Newtowncashel111Lanesboro677Tarmonbarry111District: Granard Granard303030Ballinalee111Edgeworthstown554Smear111Ballynacargy222Castlepollard333Multyfarnham111Rathowen111TOTAL248278318South Eastern Region Wicklow/Wexford District: Wexford Wexford728388Taghmon333Baldwinstown111Castlebridge111Kilmore Quay222Glynn111Rosslare Strand233Rosslare Pier875District: Gorey Gorey394548Bunclody566Courtown Harbour444Arklow303131Carnew211District: Enniscorthy Enniscorthy323437Blackwater666Ferns222Kiltealy111Oylegate111Oulart111Clonroche222District: New Ross New Ross333740Ballycullane122Carrick-On-Bannow222Duncannon333Carrickbyrne222Campile222District: Wicklow Wicklow364449Ashford337Rathdrum333Newtownmountkennedy221Avoca333Roundwood545Aughrim222TOTAL312344365
Statistics 2005-2007 continued
Waterford/KilkennyDistrict: WaterfordWaterford134149161Dunmore East333Ferrybank644Passage East111Mooncoin222Glenmore011Kilmacow111District: DungarvanDungarvan333945Cappoquin222Tallow333Ballymacarberry222Aglish111Ring222Lismore445District: TramoreTramore313435Kill111Kilmacthomas444Kilmeaden212Portlaw223Rathgormack111Leamybrien111District: KilkennyKilkenny617297Freshford111Callan444Castlecomer674Ballyragget111District: ThomastownThomastown202126Goresbridge011Bennetsbridge111Graiguenamanagh676Stonyford111Ballyhale111Inistioge111Kilmoganny111Mullinavat111Borris222TOTAL343380428TipperaryDistrict: ThurlesThurles676570Ballingarry South111Holycross111Killenaule222Ballinure000Johnstown121Urlingford212Littleton141G.C.V.U.N/A45District: ClonmelClonmel414851Kilsheelan111Mullinahone222Grangemockler111Fethard212Carrick-On-Suir161615Piltown222District: CahirCahir273640Ardfinnan112Ballyporeen111New Inn111Cashel141312Clogheen111District: NenaghNenagh303337Ballingarry North000Borrisokane443Cloughjordan111Dolla111Portroe222Toomevara222Terryglass/Ballinderry111District: TemplemoreTemplemore242734Templetuohy111Roscrea191920Moyne222Templederry110Borrisoleigh111Shevry100Moneygall111District: Tipperary TownTipperary Town303232Dundrum111Emly111Golden111Cappawhite122Bansha111Oola111Doon111Galbally111TOTAL314341361
Southern RegionCork CityDistrict: Anglesea StreetAnglesea Street224239255Barrack Street202025Bridewell232222Blackrock322833District: GurranabraherGurranabraher515551Blarney151515Ballincollig212122Rathduff222District: MayfieldMayfield454146McCurtain Street000Watercourse Road526155Mallow Road544District: TogherTogher595553Douglas222323Bishopstown232424Carrigaline172019Passage West554Crosshaven333TOTAL619638656Cork NorthDistrict: FermoyFermoy465559Mitchelstown171920Ballynoe111Kilworth111Kildorrery111Castletownroche222Rathcormack221Ballyduff112District: CobhCobh272833Carrig na Bhfear321Carrigtwohill333Glanmire192017Watergrasshill111Glenville111District: MidletonMidleton404549Ardmore111Ballycotton211Cloyne011Youghal181822Whitegate111Killeagh222District: MallowMallow323444Buttevant322Doneraile111Milford631Charleville141415Glantane111Liscarroll111TOTAL247262285Cork WestDistrict: BandonBandon647687Ballineen211Ballinhassig222Ballinspittle100Ballyfeard111Innishannon110Kilbrittan111Kinsale141415Timoleague111District: BantryBantry263034Adrigole101Ballydehob111Castletownbere524Drimoleague111Durrus111Glengarrif211Goleen111Kealkil111Schull334District: ClonakiltyClonakilty232427Ballygurteen000Baltimore001Castletownsend111Drinagh000Dunmanway779Roscarbery222Skibereen10109District: KanturkKanturk242528Ballydesmond110Boherbue111Knocknagree111Meelin111Millstreet889Newmarket444Rathmore111District: MacroomMacroom252730Ballingeary111Ballyvourney222Coachford222Crookstown556Inchigeela111Stuake111Tarelton111TOTAL251264295
Statistics 2005-2007 continued
KerryDistrict: TraleeTralee8998109Ardfert233Fenit011Abbeydorney110Dingle989Clochan111Castlegregory222Annascaul111Ballyferriter011Camp111District: CaherciveenCaherciveen212323Ballinskelligs111Valentia Island111Glenbeigh222Portmagee111Killorglin101010Waterville222Sneem222Castlemaine111District: KillarneyKillarney495866Kilgarvan111Kenmare788Castleisland91111Farranfore222Barraduff111Beaufort111Lauragh111District: ListowelListowel293237Ballyheigue222Ballylongford111Ballybunion788Ballyduff221Brosna111Knocknagoshall111Lixnaw111Moyvane222Tarbert222TOTAL266295318LimerickDistrict: Henry StreetHenry St191212226Mary St4414Castleconnell455Ardnacrusha344Mayorstone Pk.496081District: Roxboro RoadRoxboro Rd99105127Patrickswell333Ballyneety222Caherconlish122District: AskeatonAskeaton222422Adare333Pallaskenry222Croom444Foynes322Glin111Shanagolden111Rathkeale666District: BruffBruff212525Kilfinane211Ballylanders111Hospital322Bruree111Kilmallock553Pallas433Cappamore333Murroe122District: NewcastlewestDrumcollogher222Newcastlewest272929Abbeyfeale121311Ballingarry111Tournafulla111Athea111Kilmeedy111Castletown111TOTAL485532593
Western RegionClareDistrict: EnnisEnnis8495118Crusheen111Lissycasey111Newmarket On Fergus334Quin111Shannon639464Sixmilebridge243Immigration Office87District: KilrushKilrush272728Carrigaholt111Doonbeg111Kilmihil111Labasheeda111Kildysart332Kilkee333District: KillaloeKillaloe212530Broadford111Newport556Scariff666Mountshannon111Tulla122Rearcross111District: EnnistymonEnnistymon242221Ballyvaughan111Corofin111Inagh111Lahinch232Lisdoonvarna222Miltown Malbay233TOTAL261318314Galway WestDistrict: GalwayGalway176199210Oranmore7616Carndolla111Lough George333Headford555Athenry 555Monivea222Kiltullagh111District: ClifdenClifden222524Recess111Letterfrack200Lennaun111Carna222Maam111Roundstone111District: LoughreaLoughrea323336Tynagh111Killimor111Woodford111New Inn111Eyrecourt111Portumna898Kilrickle110District: SalthillUachtarard766Moycullen122Carraroe666Ros Muc111Inverin111Spiddle333Leitir Mor111Salthill434443Cill Ronain333District: GortGort252528Ardrahan111Craughwell222Kinvara222Kilchreest111Peterswell000Kilcolgan011Shanaglish111TOTAL374401424
Statistics 2005-2007 continued
Roscommon/Galway East District: Roscommon Roscommon535666Athleague222Knockcroghery111Strokestown333Ballyforan101Creggs111Ballygar334District: Ballinasloe Ballinasloe373939Ahascragh111Kilconnel111Kiltormer100Menlough111Mountbellew91010Taughmaconnel111Clonark000Moylough111District: Boyle Boyle282729Ballyfarnan222Cootehall111Elphin233Frenchpark233Keadue111Tulsk111District: Castlerea Castlerea303133Ballaghadereen677Ballinlough222Loughlynn211Ballintubber111Ballymoe111District: Tuam Tuam424751Williamstown111Milltown111Kilconly111Glenamaddy222Dunmore334Corofin222Barnadearg111TOTAL248259280Mayo District: Castlebar Castlebar576676Ballyvary111Ballyglass111Balla222Partry222Glenisland101Tourmakeady111Garda Info Services 34District: Ballina Ballina384147Killala222Ballycastle111Bonnicconlon111Crossmolina334Lahardane111Enniscrone323Easkey333District:Belmullet Belmullet192122Blacksod111Bellacorrick111Bangor Erris333Ballycroy111Glenamoy210District: Claremorris Claremorris212327Kilmaine111Ballindine111Knock434Ballinrobe11910Cong111Shrule111Hollymount101District: Swinford Swinford222628Kiltimagh333Charlestown246Kilkelly222Ballyhaunis899Foxford222District:Westport Westport252630Newport222Achill Sound443Mulranny111Louisburgh222Keel111TOTAL259279313
Northern Region. Sligo/Leitrim District: Sligo Sligo123135144Collooney444Skreen221Coolaney122Cliffoney212Rosses Point222Grange333District: Ballymote Ballymote212123Tubbercurry545Gurteen222Riverstown122Aclare212Bunnanadden111District: Carrick On Shannon Carrick-On-Shannon314042Cloone111Dromod111Drumshambo444Keshcarrigan101Mohill665Roosky333District: Manorhamilton Manorhamilton262826Kiltyclogher222Drumkerrin323Kinlough877Glenfarne111Dromahair333Dowra333Blacklion965TOTAL271287300Donegal District: Letterkenny Letterkenny97119129Carrigans555Castlefin334Brocach111Newtowncunningham322Raphoe644Lifford141515Ballybofey212122Convoy334District: Buncrana Buncrana415148Burnfoot111214Carndonagh656Clonmanny322Malin237Culdaff001Moville999Muff643District: Milford Milford232427Carrigart333Kerrykeel223Kilmacrennan222Churchill111Dunfanaghy344Craosloch111Falcarragh766Ramelton444Rathmullen111District: Glenties Glenties212227Annagry222Ardara333Bunbeag678Burtonport312Clougher111Doochary000Dungloe798Carrick222Gleann Cholmcille111District: Ballyshannon Ballyshannon343635Ballintra222Bundoran121212Donegal Town343234Pettigo111Dunkineely111Na Cealla Beaga777Mountcharles222TOTAL417448476Cavan/Monaghan District: Monaghan Monaghan99101108Clones12119Newbliss211Clontibret111Scotstown555Emyvale444Smithboro111District: Carrickmacross Carrickmacross404344Ballybay444Castleblaney252931Shantonagh222Corrinshigagh222Rockcorry111District: Cavan Cavan606769Ballinagh223Arva223Stradone112Redhills111Kilnaleck222Finea213District: Baileboro Baileboro293540Kingscourt556Mullagh222Shercock212Tullyvin111Virginia555Cootehill878Ballyjamesduff344District: Ballyconnell Ballyconnell272523Belturbet332Swanlinbar333Killeshandra222Bawnboy111Ballinamore665Carrigallen222TOTAL367383402YEARLY TOTAL101001080511602
2008
Region/Division/DivisionStrength 31/12/08D.M.R.South CentralDistrict "A"Kevin St.154Kilmainham88District "B"Pearse St276Harcourt Tce.81District "E"Donnybrook133Irishtown61TOTAL793D.M.R. North CentralDistrict "C"Store St.308D/Dock Immigration8District "D"Bridewell183Fixed Penalty Office2District "U"Fitzgibbon St.117Mountjoy107TOTAL725D.M.R.SouthDistrict "G"Crumlin106Sundrive Rd.81District "M"Rathfarnham81Tallaght194District "P"Rathmines78Terenure108TOTAL648D.M.R.NorthDistrict "H"Santry85Whitehall49Ballymun112Dublin Airport25District "R"Coolock118Malahide45Swords82District "J"Raheny71Clontarf81Howth40District "Y"Balbriggan59Skerries13Lusk3Rush4Garristown3TOTAL790D.M.R.WestDistrict "K"Blanchardstown192Cabra74Finglas103District "Q"Lucan89Leixlip28Ronanstown89District "L"Ballyfermot98Clondalkin94Rathcoole27TOTAL794D.M.R.EastDistrict "F"Dun Laoghaire102Dalkey35Kill-O-Grange35Cabinteeley38Shankhill64District "W"Blackrock89Dundrum81Stepaside33TOTAL477
Eastern RegionLouthDistrict: DroghedaDrogheda104Castlebellingham3Clougherhead4Ardee21Collon7Dunleer4District: Dundalk Dundalk120Carlingford4Hackballscross10Dromad7Omeath5Louth2Blackrock5TOTAL296MeathDistrict: KellsKells48Crossakeel1Athboy6Oldcastle4District: TrimTrim33Kilmessan1Summerhill2Longwood2Enfield11Ballivor3District: AshbourneAshbourne49Dunboyne14Dunshaughlin22District: NavanNavan75Nobber3Duleek3Laytown19Slane3TOTAL299Carlow/KildareDistrict: NaasNaas103Celbridge22Clane8Kill3Ballymore Eustace1Maynooth18District: KildareKildare32Robertstown3Kilcullen 4Monasterevan6Newbridge35Rathangan4Ballytore2Kilcock8Carbury/Derrinturn4District: CarlowCarlow70Leighlinbridge1Ballon1Myshall1Muinebheag10Athy23Hacketstown1Tullow12Rathvilly1Castledermot2TOTAL375Laois/OffalyDistrict: PortlaoiseClonaslee2Mountmellick6Mountrath4Portarlington14Portlaoise115Stradbally1District: AbbeyleixAbbeyleix30Arles1Ballacolla1Ballinakill1Ballylinan4Borris-On-Ossory2Durrow2Rathdowney4District: BirrBanagher6Birr27Cloghan1Ferbane4Kilcormac2Kinnitty2Lorrha2Shannonbridge1Shinrone2District: TullamoreClara6Clonbologue1Daingean2Edenderry13Geashill0Rhode2Tullamore79TOTAL337Longford/WestmeathDistrict: MullingarCastletowngeoghegan1Delvin4Killucan3Kinnegad7Mullingar109Rochfortbridge5District: AthloneAthlone67Ballinahown1Ballymahon4Ballymore1Glasson1Kilbeggan4Moate13District: LongfordArdagh1Drumlish1Kenagh1Lanesboro6Longford64Newtowncashel1Tarmonbarry2District: GranardBallinalee1Ballynacargy2Castlepollard4Edgeworthstown5Granard31Multyfarnham1Rathowen1Smear1TOTAL342
South Eastern RegionWexfordDistrict: WexfordBaldwinstown1Castlebridge4Glynn1Kilmore Quay2Rosslare Pier7Rosslare Strand3Taghmon3Wexford95District: GoreyBunclody6Courtown Harbour3Gorey52District: EnniscorthyBlackwater4Clonroche2Enniscorthy37Ferns2Kiltealy1Oulart1Oylegate2District: New RossBallycullane2Ballywilliam0Campile2Carrickbyrne2Carrick-On-Bannow2Duncannon5New Ross41TOTAL280WicklowDistrict: BaltinglassBaltinglass36Blessington18Carnew2Donard1Dunlavin1Hollywood0Shillelagh1Tinahely2District: BrayBray124Enniskerry7Greystones42Newtownmountkennedy1District: WicklowArklow34Ashford11Aughrim2Avoca3Rathdrum3Roundwood5Wicklow50TOTAL343Waterford/KilkennyDistrict: WaterfordDunmore East3Ferrybank5Glenmore1Kilmacow1Mooncoin2Passage East1Waterford170District: DungarvanAglish1Ballymacarberry2Cappoquin1Dungarvan46Lismore5Ring1Tallow3District: TramoreKill1Kilmacthomas4Kilmeaden2Leamybrien1Portlaw3Rathgormack1Tramore38District: KilkennyBallyragget1Callan5Castlecomer7Freshford1Kilkenny104District: ThomastownBallyhale1Bennetsbridge1Borris2Goresbridge1Graiguenamanagh5Inistioge1Kilmoganny1Mullinavat2Stonyford1Thomastown32TOTAL457TipperaryDistrict: ThurlesBallingarry South1Ballinure0G.C.V.U.6Holycross1Johnstown1Killenaule3Littleton1Thurles77Urlingford2District: ClonmelCarrick-On-Suir11Clonmel52Fethard2Grangemockler1Kilsheelan1Mullinahone2Piltown2District: CahirArdfinnan1Ballyporeen1Cahir47Cashel13Clogheen1New Inn1District: NenaghBallingarry North0Borrisokane5Cloughjordan1Dolla1Nenagh37Portroe2Terryglass/Ballinderry1Toomevara2District: TemplemoreBorrisoleigh1Moneygall1Moyne2Roscrea19Shevry0Templederry0Templemore42Templetuohy1District: Tipperary TownBansha1Cappawhite1Doon1Dundrum1Emly1Galbally1Golden1Oola1Tipperary Town34TOTAL384
2008 continued
Southern Region Cork City District: Anglesea Street Anglesea Street271Barrack Street23Blackrock33Bridewell19District: Gurranabraher Ballincollig19Blarney15Gurranabraher54Rathduff2District: Mayfield Mallow Road5Mayfield50McCurtain Street0Watercourse Road56District: Togher Bishopstown23Carrigaline19Crosshaven3Douglas26Passage West4Togher56TOTAL678Cork North District: Fermoy Ballyduff2Ballynoe1Castletownroche2Fermoy61Kildorrery1Kilworth1Mitchelstown20Rathcormack1District: Cobh Carrig na Bhfear1Carrigtwohill3Cobh37Glanmire21Glenville1Watergrasshill1District: Midleton Ardmore1Ballycotton1Cloyne0Killeagh2Midleton53Whitegate1Youghal22District: Mallow Buttevant1Charleville14Doneraile1Glantane1Liscarroll1Mallow48Milford1TOTAL300Cork West District: Bandon Ballineen1Ballinhassig1Ballinspittle0Ballyfeard1Bandon87Innishannon1Kilbrittan1Kinsale16Timoleague1District: Bantry Adrigole1Ballydehob1Bantry36Castletownbere4Drimoleague1Durrus1Glengarrif1Goleen1Kealkil1Schull2District: Clonakilty Ballygurteen0Baltimore1Castletownsend1Clonakilty28Drinagh1Dunmanway9Roscarbery2Skibereen11District: Kanturk Ballydesmond0Boherbue1Kanturk34Knocknagree1Meelin1Millstreet9Newmarket4Rathmore1District: Macroom Ballingeary1Ballyvourney2Coachford2Crookstown5Inchigeela1Macroom38Stuake1Tarelton1TOTAL313Kerry District: Tralee Abbeydorney1Annascaul1Ardfert2Ballyferriter1Camp1Castlegregory1Clochan1Dingle9Fenit1Tralee118District: Caherciveen Ballinskelligs1Caherciveen23Castlemaine1Glenbeigh2Killorglin13Portmagee1Sneem2Valentia Island1Waterville2District: Killarney Barraduff1Beaufort1Castleisland13Farranfore2Kenmare9Kilgarvan1Killarney70Lauragh1District: Listowel Ballybunion9Ballyduff1Ballyheigue2Ballylongford1Brosna1Knocknagoshall1Listowel41Lixnaw1Moyvane2Tarbert2TOTAL341Limerick District: Henry Street Ardnacrusha4Castleconnell5Henry St244Mary St18Mayorstone Pk.87District: Roxboro Road Ballyneety2Caherconlish2Patrickswell2Roxboro Rd133District: Askeaton Adare3Askeaton25Croom4Foynes2Glin1Pallaskenry2Rathkeale6Shanagolden1District: Bruff Ballylanders1Bruff29Bruree1Cappamore3Hospital3Kilfinane1Kilmallock3Murroe1Pallas3District: Newcastlewest Abbeyfeale10Athea1Ballingarry1Castletown1Drumcollogher2Kilmeedy1Newcastlewest32Tournafulla1TOTAL635
Western Region Clare District: Ennis Crusheen1Ennis132Immigration Office6Lissycasey1Newmarket On Fergus4Quin1Shannon66Sixmilebridge4District: Kilrush Carrigaholt1Doonbeg1Kildysart3Kilkee2Kilmihil1Kilrush29Labasheeda1District: Killaloe Broadford1Killaloe33Mountshannon1Newport6Rearcross0Scariff5Tulla2District: Ennistymon Ballyvaughan1Corofin2Ennistymon24Inagh1Lahinch3Lisdoonvarna2Miltown Malbay3TOTAL337Galway West District: Galway Athenry 4Carndolla1Galway224Headford5Kiltullagh1Lough George3Monivea2Oranmore24District: Clifden Carna2Clifden26Lennaun0Letterfrack1Maam1Recess1Roundstone1District: Loughrea Eyrecourt1Killimor1Kilrickle1Loughrea38New Inn1Portumna8Tynagh1Woodford1District: Salthill Carraroe6Cill Ronain3Inverin1Leitir Mor1Moycullen2Ros Muc1Salthill48Spiddle2Uachtarard6District: Gort Ardrahan1Craughwell2Gort27Kilchreest1Kilcolgan1Kinvara2Peterswell0Shanaglish1TOTAL453Roscommon/Galway East District: Roscommon Athleague2Ballyforan1Ballygar4Creggs1Knockcroghery1Roscommon69Strokestown4District: Ballinasloe Ahascragh1Ballinasloe44Clonark0Kilconnel1Kiltormer0Menlough1Mountbellew9Moylough1Taughmaconnel1District: Boyle Ballyfarnan2Boyle29Cootehall1Elphin3Frenchpark3Keadue1Tulsk1District: Castlerea Ballaghadereen7Ballinlough2Ballintubber1Ballymoe1Castlerea38Loughlynn1District: Tuam Barnadearg1Corofin1Dunmore3Glenamaddy2Kilconly1Milltown1Tuam54Williamstown1TOTAL294Mayo District: Castlebar Balla2Ballyglass1Ballyvary1Castlebar78Garda Info Services4Glenisland1Partry2Tourmakeady1District: Ballina Ballina50Ballycastle1Bonnicconlon1Crossmolina4Easkey3Enniscrone3Killala2Lahardane1District:Belmullet Ballycroy1Bangor Erris3Bellacorrick1Belmullet22Blacksod1Glenamoy1District: Claremorris Ballindine1Ballinrobe10Claremorris27Cong1Hollymount1Kilmaine1Knock3Shrule1District: Swinford Ballyhaunis10Charlestown6Foxford3Kilkelly10Kiltimagh3Swinford28District:Westport Achill Sound3Keel1Louisburgh2Mulranny1Newport3Westport32TOTAL331
Northern Region. Sligo/Leitrim District: Sligo Cliffoney2Collooney4Coolaney2Grange3Rosses Point2Skreen2Sligo166District: Ballymote Aclare2Ballymote23Bunnanadden1Gurteen1Riverstown2Tubbercurry5District: Carrick On Shannon Carrick-On-Shannon41Cloone1Dromod1Drumshambo4Keshcarrigan1Mohill4Roosky3District: Manorhamilton Blacklion4Dowra3Dromahair3Drumkerrin3Glenfarne1Kiltyclogher2Kinlough6Manorhamilton26TOTAL318Donegal District: Letterkenny Ballybofey25Brocach1Carrigans5Castlefin4Convoy3Letterkenny132Lifford13Newtowncunningham4Raphoe4District: Buncrana Buncrana50Burnfoot15Carndonagh5Clonmanny1Culdaff1Malin5Moville10Muff4District: Milford Carrigart3Churchill1Craosloch1Dunfanaghy4Falcarragh6Kerrykeel3Kilmacrennan2Milford31Ramelton4Rathmullen1District: Glenties Annagry2Ardara3Bunbeag7Burtonport2Carrick2Clougher1Doochary0Dungloe11Gleann Cholmcille1Glenties28District: Ballyshannon Ballintra2Ballyshannon35Bundoran12Donegal Town34Dunkineely1Mountcharles2Na Cealla Beaga6Pettigo1TOTAL488Cavan/Monaghan District: Monaghan Clones9Clontibret1Emyvale4Monaghan112Newbliss1Scotstown3Smithboro1District: Carrickmacross Ballybay4Carrickmacross50Castleblaney32Corrinshigagh2Rockcorry1Shantonagh2District: Cavan Arva3Ballinagh3Cavan72Finea3Kilnaleck2Redhills1Stradone2District: Baileboro Baileboro43Ballyjamesduff4Cootehill8Kingscourt5Mullagh2Shercock2Tullyvin0Virginia4District: Ballyconnell Ballinamore4Ballyconnell26Bawnboy1Belturbet4Carrigallen2Killeshandra2Swanlinbar3TOTAL418YEARLY TOTAL11607
2009-2012
Region/Division/DistrictStrength 31/12/09Strength 31/12/10Strength 31/12/201131/12/2012D.M.R.South CentralDistrict "A"Kevin St.152156153143Kilmainham86837478District "B"Pearse St268266255310Harcourt Tce.8280790District "E"Donnybrook129131122119Irishtown59555250TOTAL776771735700D.M.R. North CentralDistrict "C"Store St.303291274268D/Dock Immigration8865District "D"Bridewell178178167174Fixed Penalty Office1100District "U"Fitzgibbon St.1221151130Mountjoy107100100207TOTAL719693660654D.M.R.SouthDistrict "G"Crumlin10510710298Sundrive Rd.79777167District "M"Rathfarnham80767374Tallaght202199194188District "P"Rathmines70686663Terenure1061059998TOTAL642632605588D.M.R.NorthDistrict "H"Ballymun130128113118Dublin Airport23223331Santry858281102Whitehall4844440District "R"Coolock123120117114Malahide44373534Swords87847777District "J"Clontarf79797772Howth44383942Raheny77756864District "Y"Balbriggan67687069Garristown3332Lusk4768Rush6550Skerries12111111TOTAL832803779744D.M.R.WestDistrict "K"Blanchardstown204195186162Cabra70687585Finglas118122120117District "Q"Lucan88807273Ronanstown92969793District "L"Ballyfermot95999693Clondalkin981009895Rathcoole24282726TOTAL789788771744D.M.R.EastDistrict "F"Cabinteeley40393839Dalkey3331310Dun Laoghaire109112104100Kill-O-Grange31282925Shankhill62585765District "W"Blackrock96969182Dundrum80787374Stepaside32312935TOTAL483473452420
2009-2012 continued
Eastern Region Louth District: Drogheda Clougherhead4444Drogheda1101009893Dunleer4555District: Ardee Ardee30312828Castlebellingham3344Collon7676Louth1111District: Dundalk Blackrock4556Carlingford6666Dromad6767Dundalk118133130123Hackballscross8865Omeath5554TOTAL306314305292Meath District: Kells Athboy6533Crossakeel0110Kells51525447Oldcastle3434District: Trim Ballivor3333Enfield8777Kilmessan1111Longwood3222Summerhill3333Trim31343132District: Ashbourne Ashbourne48484746Dunboyne18161315Dunshaughlin27242121District: Navan Navan79777676Nobber3344Slane3444District: Laytown Duleek *2445Laytown *26252523TOTAL315313302296Kildare District: Naas Ballymore Eustace1122Clane810119Kilcullen3222Kill3422Naas107101101103Robertstown4562District: Kildare Athy27293134Ballytore2221Castledermot3333Kildare32332627Monasterevan4454Newbridge44454750Rathangan4433District: Leixlip Carbury/Derrinturn5445Celbridge18181717Kilcock88910Leixlip33353430Maynooth15151314TOTAL321323318318Laois/Offaly District: Portlaoise Clonaslee2211Mountmellick7766Mountrath4333Portarlington14131413Portlaoise11210810195Stradbally2222District: Abbeyleix Abbeyleix27262422Arles2222Ballacolla0110Ballinakill1111Ballylinan4432Borris-On-Ossory1111Durrow2222Rathdowney4443District: Birr Banagher6555Birr29302931Cloghan1111Ferbane4555Kilcormac2222Kinnitty1111Shannonbridge1111Shinrone3221District: Tullamore Clara5555Clonbologue0010Daingean3122Edenderry12131215Geashill0000Rhode2221Tullamore76767166TOTAL327320304289Westmeath District: Mullingar Ballynacargy2222Castlepollard3343Castletowngeoghegan1111Delvin16141612Finea1111Killucan6555Kinnegad6655Mullingar122131123128Multyfarnham1111Rathowen1011Rochfortbridge5543District: Athlone Athlone68676667Ballinahown1110Ballymore2211Glasson2222Kilbeggan4455Moate17171717TOTAL258262255254Carlow/Kilkenny District: Carlow Ballon1111Borris 2222Carlow 77777774Hacketstown1111Leighlinbridge2222Muinebheag9111212Myshall1111Rathvilly1111Tullow17181717District: Kilkenny Ballyragget1011Callan4666Castlecomer12141413Freshford1110Johnstown1321Kilkenny11010598101Urlingford2111District: Thomastown Ballyhale1111Bennetsbridge1111Glenmore1101Goresbridge2222Graiguenamanagh7755Inistioge1101Kilmacow1111Kilmoganny1110Mooncoin881413Mullinavat4612Piltown2111Stoneyford1110Thomastown42423836TOTAL314317303298Roscommon/Longford District: Boyle Boyle28282526Cootehall1100Elphin2211Keadue1111Roosky3335Strokestown4433Tarmonbarry2220District: Castlerea Ballaghaderreen6788Ballinlough2222Ballintubber1100Castlerea35353332Frenchpark3322Loughglynn1100Tulsk1111District: Granard Ardagh1111Ballinalee2211Drumlish1222Edgeworthstown6788Granard31292826Smear1111District: Longford Ballymahon5665Kenagh1111Lanesboro4666Longford65626060Newtowncashel1111District: Roscommon Athleague2211Ballyforan1110Clonark0178Knockcroghery9910Roscommon 71787977Taughmaconnell1111TOTAL292301286280
2009-2012 continued
South Eastern RegionWexfordDistrict: WexfordBaldwinstown1110Castlebridge3323Glynn1110Kilmore Quay2224Rosslare Pier7766Rosslare Strand2222Taghmon2333Wexford96959288District: GoreyBunclody8888Courtown Harbour3243Gorey53535047District: EnniscorthyBlackwater4332Clonroche2222Enniscorthy41404039Ferns3332Kiltealy1110Oulart1111Oylegate1321District: New RossBallycullane2222Ballywilliam0000Campile2210Carrickbyrne2222Carrick-On-Bannow2111Duncannon4444New Ross43404040TOTAL286281273260WicklowDistrict: BaltinglassBaltinglass36393735Blessington19171718Carnew3444Donard1111Dunlavin2222Hollywood1111Shillelagh1111Tinahely2222District: BrayBray135133125124Enniskerry7666Greystones39363533Newtownmountkennedy3344District: WicklowArklow38363334Ashford1212119Aughrim2222Avoca3322Rathdrum5554Roundwood4444Wicklow47484748TOTAL360355339334TipperaryDistrict: ThurlesBallingarry South1221Ballinure0000G.C.V.U.65NANAHolycross1100Killenaule5544Littleton1111Thurles78757478District: ClonmelCarrick-On-Suir16151616Clonmel55515247Fethard3333Grangemockler1111Kilsheelan1111Mullinahone1011District: CahirArdfinnan2222Ballyporeen1111Cahir48434248Cashel13141414Clogheen1111New Inn1110District: NenaghBallingarry North0000Borrisokane7666Cloughjordan1111Dolla0000Lorrha2111Nenagh36383838Newport10111111Portroe2111Terryglass/Ballinderry0000Toomevara2221District: TemplemoreBorrisoleigh1122Moneygall0111Moyne1210Rearcross0111Roscrea21201920Shevry0000Templederry0000Templemore40384032Templetuohy1111District: Tipperary TownBansha1111Cappawhite1100Dundrum1112Emly1111Golden1111Tipperary Town31323131TOTAL395383376371WaterfordDistrict: DungarvanAglish2111Ardmore2222Ballyduff2110Ballymacarberry2211Cappoquin2222Dungarvan27504645Lismore5544Ring1111Tallow3333District: TramoreKill1110Kilmacthomas4555Kilmeaden2211Leamybrien1111Portlaw3321Rathgormack1111Stradbally0000Tramore41383636District: WaterfordDunmore East2332Ferrybank5766Passage East1111Waterford182173172171TOTAL309302290284
2009-2012 continued
Southern Region Cork City District: Anglesea Street Anglesea Street283275274271Barrack Street24212217Blackrock31302933Bridewell15222424District: Gurranabraher Ballincollig23232524Blarney15161716Gurranabraher60605555Rathduff2222District: Mayfield Mallow Road5556Mayfield57595351McCurtain Street0000Watercourse Road50485250District: Togher Bishopstown25222422Carrigaline20212019Crosshaven3333Douglas22272726Passage West4433Togher61605555TOTAL700698690677Cork North District: Fermoy Ballynoe1111Castletownroche2222Fermoy54605659Kildorrery1111Kilworth2222Mitchelstown22232322Rathcormack1111District: Cobh Carrig na Bhfear1112Carrigtwohill3333Cobh37393837Glanmire22212223Glenville1110Watergrasshill1111District: Midleton Ballycotton1111Cloyne1111Killeagh1111Midleton55545150Whitegate1111Youghal25242423District: Mallow Buttevant2211Charleville17181717Doneraile1222Glantane1111Liscarroll1011Mallow46464949Milford3221TOTAL303309304303Cork West District: Bandon Ballineen2222Ballinhassig2222Ballinspittle0000Ballyfeard1110Bandon85858482Innishannon1111Kilbrittan1111Kinsale16161516Timoleague1111District: Bantry Adrigole1110Ballydehob1100Bantry34353534Castletownbere4445Drimoleague1111Durrus1111Glengarrif1111Goleen0110Kealkil0111Schull3444District: Clonakilty Ballygurteen0000Baltimore1111Castletownsend1000Clonakilty26282826Drinagh1111Dunmanway9899Roscarbery2222Skibereen10101012District: Kanturk Ballydesmond0000Boherbue1111Kanturk31323328Knocknagree1110Meelin1111Millstreet1212913Newmarket3331Rathmore0112District: Macroom Ballingeary1112Ballyvourney2333Coachford2222Crookstown6655Inchigeela1110Macroom37434241Stuake1111Tarelton1111TOTAL305318312304Kerry District: Tralee Abbeydorney1111Annascaul1111Ardfert1222Ballyferriter1111Camp1110Castlegregory1122Clochan1110Dingle1091010Fenit1111Tralee11811810999District: Caherciveen Ballinskelligs0111Caherciveen23242119Castlemaine1111Glenbeigh2111Killorglin13131212Portmagee1111Sneem2221Valentia Island1111Waterville1110District: Killarney Barraduff1000Beaufort1011Castleisland13121124Farranfore1222Kenmare9999Kilgarvan1111Killarney73706653Lauragh1100District: Listowel Ballybunion101076Ballyduff1111Ballyheigue2221Ballylongford1110Brosna1111Knocknagoshall1111Listowel39383841Lixnaw1111Moyvane2210Tarbert1112TOTAL339334314298Limerick District: Henry Street Ardnacrusha3344Castleconnell4455Henry St254262252243Mary St18211814Mayorstone Pk.84868475District: Roxboro Road Ballyneety0022Caherconlish1132Patrickswell0011Roxboro Rd140139142132District: Askeaton Adare3222Askeaton26222023Croom3444Foynes1112Glin1111Pallaskenry1110Rathkeale4776Shanagolden1110District: Bruff Ballylanders1111Bruff25242426Bruree1111Cappamore2223Doon 2110Galbally1110Hospital2112Kilfinane1111Kilmallock3666Murroe3333Oola1111Pallas2222District: Newcastlewest Abbeyfeale89109Athea1111Ballingarry2111Castletown1111Drumcollogher2222Kilmeedy1110Newcastlewest32282828Tournafulla0111TOTAL635643637605
2009-2012 continued
Western Region Clare District: Ennis Crusheen2211Ennis129125119110Immigration Office6654Lissycasey1110Newmarket On Fergus4433Quin2211Shannon67616262Sixmilebridge4444District: Kilrush Carrigaholt1100Doonbeg1100Kildysart3312Kilkee3323Kilmihil1111Kilrush31293231Labasheeda0100District: Killaloe Broadford1111Killaloe37323330Mountshannon1110Scariff5554Tulla2222District: Ennistymon Ballyvaughan1111Corofin2211Ennistymon25232528Inagh1111Lahinch3320Lisdoonvarna1211Miltown Malbay2332TOTAL336320308293Galway District: Galway Athenry 5555Carndolla1110Galway234214210212Kiltullagh0011Lough George2144Monivea1111Oranmore29343534District: Clifden Carna2222Clifden27302828Lennaun1111Letterfrack1111Maam2222Recess1111Roundstone1111District: Loughrea Eyrecourt1111Killimor1101Kilrickle0111Loughrea41394041New Inn1110Portumna9988Tynagh1111Woodford1111District: Salthill Carraroe4466Cill Ronain3333Inverin1111Leitir Mor1111Moycullen3222Ros Muc1111Salthill44575554Spiddle2333Uachtarard6665District: Gort Ardrahan1111Craughwell2665Gort30283129Kilchreest1011Kilcolgan0111Kinvara2212Peterswell0000Shanaglish1100District: Ballinasloe Ahascragh1000Ballinasloe46474641Ballygar4211Creggs0111Kilconnel1111Kiltormer0000Menlough1100Mountbellew101088Moylough1111District: Tuam Ballymoe1100Barnadearg1111Corofin1122Dunmore4666Glenamaddy1111Headford5554Kilconly1100Milltown1111Tuam56555554Williamstown1111TOTAL600601595585Mayo District: Castlebar Balla2221Ballyglass1110Ballyvary1111Castlebar75737674Garda Info Services3300Glenisland1000Partry2223Tourmakeady0110District: Ballina Ballina49484944Ballycastle0111Bonnicconlon1011Crossmolina4444Killala1111Lahardane1111District:Belmullet Ballycroy1111Bangor Erris3323Bellacorrick0110Belmullet22192327Blacksod1100Glenamoy1111District: Claremorris Ballindine0111Ballinrobe9999Claremorris25363636Cong1111Hollymount1111Kilmaine1000Knock0211Shrule1111District: Swinford Ballyhaunis1010109Charlestown7755Foxford3332Kilkelly9986Kiltimagh3322Swinford29262627District:Westport Achill Sound3233Keel1011Louisburgh2212Mulranny1110Newport3322Westport31302928TOTAL309311309300
Northern Region. Sligo/Leitrim District: Sligo Cliffoney1111Collooney3555Coolaney1100Grange2554Rosses Point2222Skreen2111Sligo157160150142District: Ballymote Aclare1221Ballyfarnan1111Ballymote28272930Bunnanadden1110Easkey2221Enniscrone4557Gurteen1222Riverstown1222Tubbercurry7765District: Carrick On Shannon Ballinamore2666Carrick-On-Shannon46444544Carrickallen2122Cloone1111Dromod1111Keshcarrigan1111Mohill4566District: Manorhamilton Dromahair3321Drumkerrin3330Drumshambo5458Glenfarne1111Kiltyclogher2120Kinlough4545Manorhamilton24202023TOTAL313320313303Donegal District: Letterkenny Ballybofey23252423Brocach1110Carrigans5555Castlefin4444Convoy4433Letterkenny123114104107Lifford13161715Newtowncunningham4432Raphoe4234District: Buncrana Buncrana49575053Burnfoot15566Carndonagh5343Clonmanny1122Culdaff0000Malin4431Moville6674Muff4443District: Milford Carrigart3332Churchill1111Craosloch1111Dunfanaghy3322Falcarragh9899Kerrykeel4444Kilmacrennan2221Milford28272726Ramelton4422Rathmullen0111District: Glenties Annagry1111Ardara3332Bunbeag8111514Burtonport2111Carrick2222Clougher1110Doochary0000Dungloe129812Gleann Cholmcille1111Glenties26292519District: Ballyshannon Ballintra2221Ballyshannon35474745Bundoran10866Donegal Town37343332Dunkineely0000Mountcharles1111Na Cealla Beaga6666Pettigo1100TOTAL468466444427Cavan/Monaghan District: Monaghan Clones8976Clontibret0100Emyvale3444Monaghan106978682Newbliss1111Scotstown4332Smithboro0000District: Carrickmacross Ballybay5554Carrickmacross54514646Castleblaney28242424Corrinshigagh1211Rockcorry1111Shantonagh2221District: Cavan Arva3333Ballinagh2322Cavan69696261Kilnaleck3444Redhills1111Stradone2110District: Baileboro Baileboro41404039Ballyjamesduff4444Cootehill10999Kingscourt7662Mullagh2122Shercock2221Tullyvin0000Virginia45512District: Ballyconnell Ballyconnell28292825Bawnboy1111Belturbet3444Blacklion4433Dowra2111Killeshandra2211Swanlinbar3211TOTAL406391360348YEARLY TOTAL12438123421193911569
2:10 pm
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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Will I have two minutes for each question?
Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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We will look after the Deputy.
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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I may not need that long.
Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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There is a limit of one minute but the Deputy can come in again.
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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That is grand. I submitted these questions because of dialogue with a number of gardaí in different parts of the State. They are concerned that in their districts, the dedicated focus on drugs and crime detection was being lessened by cutbacks and reallocation. In a number of places where I spoke to officers, they would have had considerable success in the area.
Garda units with mobile patrols can quickly get on top of burglaries, and there is still good intelligence between communities and gardaí in that regard. Mobile patrols remain a significant deterrent. This feeds into the overall picture from gardaí and the issue I have raised regarding pay, why they are so distressed and the reason morale is so low. They do not have the resources to do their job. There are lies, damn lies and statistics and we can engage back and forth in that regard. Nevertheless, the feedback from gardaí on the ground is that the dedicated focus in a number of these areas of law enforcement is being lessened by cutbacks.
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Commissioner that the dedicated focus in these areas is appropriate in operational terms. I cannot deal with rumours or innuendo arising from the force, and I hear all sorts of stories. I get all kinds of weird and wonderful queries into the Department of Justice and Equality about things I have personally allegedly done or said to members of the force. They may be-----
Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Completely true.
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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-----a complete fabrication. Apparently, people say things and spread rumours that are untrue, and I cannot address such issues.
The Commissioner makes operational decisions about the Garda force and, in a sense, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. The statistics indicate for 12 of 14 areas that crime is down. Although burglary rates are up, if one considers the figures to last September, rates decreased in comparison to the two preceding 12-month periods for the previous quarters. We will have figures at the end of this month for the end of 2012 that will provide additional insight. I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that there is a continuing targeted operational focus, particularly dealing with the issue raised by the Deputy of mobile gangs, burglaries and other issues. Operation Fiacla across the country and Operation Acer in Dublin are proving to be successful.
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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I have received feedback from officers both in an urban setting and in two rural settings. The feedback is that they are seeing less capacity to do their job and these gardaí are very frustrated. There was a wave of burglaries in Donegal but I am thankful there was a special operation to tackle that. We met the assistant commissioner and I applaud the Garda because it very quickly got on top of the issue, albeit with additional resources deployed on a short-term basis. That did the business.
I urge the Minister to engage with representative associations. I appreciate the Croke Park agreement issue and the Minister knows our position. We are not happy that those at the high end have not felt the same pain as those on the front line. We could go back and forth to argue about whether the Garda Representative Association should have been part of the talks. It has indicated it was never at the table. Somebody has failed the ordinary gardaí and those on the front line, with low morale, will take another hit on take-home pay. We must do something about it because there is a crisis of morale. If these people do not feel they have support in these Houses, it will bring consequences.
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Garda force has my absolute support and I fight for its resources. That is why I had €90 million more in 2012 than would otherwise have been available under the 2010 national development plan. That is not to get at Deputy Collins. That is why there is €5 million available, as a minimum sum, to purchase Garda vehicles. That did not feature in the 2010 plan sold to the troika by the previous Government. This is not about scoring points against Fianna Fáil but rather making the point that I fight within the Government to try to ensure we provide the maximum possible resources to the Garda Síochána.
We are living in a country with a reduced financial envelope. We still have major financial issues to address and we must reduce our borrowing requirements. We must do things differently, engaging in modern and smart policing to be as effective or even more effective than we were in the past, and we must do that with fewer resources. I have fewer euro available in 2013 than I had in 2012, and I had fewer in 2012 than was available in 2011. When Deputy Collins's colleagues were in government at the start of 2011, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform at the time had fewer available resources than he had in 2010.
There are fewer financial resources so it is very important to use them wisely and do things differently. When we make operational decisions we must be innovative. The Garda Commissioner and those working under him have been particularly successful in this regard, with the Donegal operation a case in point. Bad people appear in different parts of the country unexpectedly to create difficulties and targeted, smart operations of the nature conducted in Donegal are effective. I will not say anything more about that as people are coming before the courts.
Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister frequently mentions here and elsewhere the issue of targeted campaigns by the Garda Síochána, smarter and more modern policing and doing things differently. He also talks of using resources wisely. At the same time he argues that everything is down to the operational discretion of the Garda Commissioner. Nevertheless, the dedicated drugs unit in Cavan and Monaghan, which has been highly successful, has been stood down. How many more dedicated drugs units have been stood down across the country? Why does the Minister not have an input in the re-establishment of dedicated drugs units, which have been very effective in curbing criminality around drugs and their proliferation? Why does the Minister not take ownership of that through the annual police plan, which he ultimately signs off? How many dedicated drugs units have been stood down?
Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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The Minister is correct in that we are dealing with a backdrop of reduced resources. He might also agree that the biggest concern for citizens is the detection of crime so is he happy with the Garda Commissioner's decision to remove two gardaí from active duty and detection of crime because they reported incidents of malpractice within the Garda?End of Take
In return, they have been prevented from accessing PULSE and have been prevented from doing their job without the supervision of their sergeants.
Is the Minister aware of the instruction given on foot of the investigation of Assistant Commissioner O'Mahony that officers be removed from detection duties and instead put to work to examine penalty points retrospectively-----
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Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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I ask that Deputies not mention individuals by name.
Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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-----and doctor the evidence, as it were?
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I will not respond to yet another allegation made by the group across the way from me. The Members in question talk about respecting civil and human rights but in this House they have respect for no one's civil or human rights or reputation. Deputy Daly has named someone in the House and has suggested he is doctoring evidence. I ask the Deputy to withdraw that and to have the decency to do so. This House should not become a House in which people abuse privilege to make allegations they cannot substantiate.
On the issue of penalty points, I await the report that I know I am expected to receive during the course of this month. We will debate it after its publication. If there is anything arising from it that requires to be addressed by me, as Minister, it will be so addressed. If there is anything that requires to be addressed by the Garda Commissioner, it will be so addressed.
In the context of the issue the Deputy mentioned, I do not make operational decisions on where members of the force should be based, what work they should do or what supervision they should be under. However, I am conscious that various people who are not Members of this House have been named in public or in this House - the Deputy will know this because she has been engaged in it - by the Deputy's colleagues as if the individuals had done some wrong. I cannot recall whether the Deputy did it herself. The Deputy seems to believe it is appropriate that any information that might be available on the PULSE computer system should be simply published without consequences. There are consequences for the Garda's capacity to conduct an investigation. Issues arise under the Data Protection Act. I will say no more about those issues.
With regard to the query raised by Deputy Niall Collins, it would be highly inappropriate of me to make decisions on which units should operate in particular locations. These are operational decisions made by the Garda Commissioner.
The area of drugs, as the Deputy well knows, remains a high priority in the police plan of 2013. The Garda Síochána has been particularly successful in the past 12 to 18 months in respect of the very substantial drug hauls that have been achieved. I am informed that drugs valued in the region of €100 million were seized in the year ending December 2012.