Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí planned or estimated to be on duty in Dublin for the Dublin Skyfest event 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8486/05]

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí expected to be on duty in Dublin for the duration of the St. Patrick's Day parade in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8487/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together.

The Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, have stated that for security and operational reasons they do not disclose the number of personnel who will perform duty in any particular area over a certain period of time.