Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Again, I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As I alluded to earlier, with the recommencement of Garda recruitment, the allocation of gardaí on completion of training at the Garda College to the Louth division will be kept under review and fully considered by the Garda Commissioner in the context of the overall requirements of An Garda Síochána nationally. On behalf of the Minister and the Government I acknowledge the work An Garda Síochána does in maintaining the security of the State and in keeping communities throughout the country safe and to state that this Government will continue to support An Garda Síochána in its work. I have taken on board the issues raised by the Senator and will communicate them to the Minister for Justice and Equality.