Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 379: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeants, plain clothes gardaí and detective gardaí in the Gorey area in the years 1990 to date; the breakdown of each rank and year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13396/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeants and detective gardaí of Gorey Garda district as at year end 1997 to 2004 and as at 22 April 2005, was as set out in the table hereunder:

The information requested in relation to the years 1990 to 1996 is not readily available and can only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources relative to the information sought. The most up-to-date statistics available relate to 1997.

In relation to Garda resources generally, I am, of course, very pleased that the Government has approved my proposal to increase the strength of the Garda Síochána to 14,000 members on a phased basis, in line with An Agreed Programme for Government commitment in this regard. This is a key commitment in the programme for Government, and its implementation will significantly strengthen the operational capacity of the force.

The Commissioner will now be drawing up plans on how best to distribute and manage these additional resources. In this context, the needs of Gorey Garda district will be fully considered within the context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country. Clearly, the additional resources will be targeted at the areas of greatest need, as is envisaged in the programme for Government. The programme identifies, in particular, areas with a significant drugs problem and a large number of public order offences, but it will be possible to address other priorities also, such as the need to very significantly increase the number of gardaí allocated to traffic duties as part of the new Garda Traffic Corps. One thing I have already promised is that the additional gardaí will not be put on administrative duties. They will be put directly into front-line, operational, high visibility policing. They will have a real impact.

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 380: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeants, plain clothes gardaí and detective gardaí in the Enniscorthy area in the years 1990 to date; the breakdown of each rank and year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13397/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeants and detective gardaí of Enniscorthy Garda district as at year end 1997 to 2004 and as at 22 April 2005, was as set out in the table hereunder:

The information requested in relation to the years 1990 to 1996 is not readily available and can only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources relative to the information sought. The most up to date statistics available relate to 1997.

In relation to Garda resources generally, I am, of course, very pleased that the Government has approved my proposal to increase the strength of the Garda Síochána to 14,000 members on a phased basis, in line with An Agreed Programme for Government commitment in this regard. This is a key commitment in the programme for Government, and its implementation will significantly strengthen the operational capacity of the force.

The Commissioner will now be drawing up plans on how best to distribute and manage these additional resources. In this context, the needs of Enniscorthy Garda district will be fully considered within the context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country. Clearly, the additional resources will be targeted at the areas of greatest need, as is envisaged in the programme for Government. The programme identifies, in particular, areas with a significant drugs problem and a large number of public order offences, but it will be possible to address other priorities also, such as the need to very significantly increase the number of gardaí allocated to traffic duties as part of the new Garda Traffic Corps. One thing I have already promised is that the additional gardaí will not be put on administrative duties. They will be put directly into front line, operational, high visibility policing. They will have a real impact.

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 381: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeant, plain clothes gardaí and detective gardaí in the Wexford area in the years 1990 to date; the breakdown of each rank and year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13398/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeants and detective gardaí of Wexford Garda district as at year end 1997 to 2004 and as at 22 April 2005, was as set out in the following table:

The information requested in relation to the years 1990 to 1996 is not readily available and can only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources relative to the information sought. The most up-to-date statistics available relate to 1997.

In relation to Garda resources generally, I am, of course, very pleased that the Government has approved my proposal to increase the strength of the Garda Síochána to 14,000 members on a phased basis, in line with An Agreed Programme for Government commitment in this regard. This is a key commitment in the programme for Government, and its implementation will significantly strengthen the operational capacity of the force.

The Commissioner will now be drawing up plans on how best to distribute and manage these additional resources. In this context, the needs of Wexford Garda district will be fully considered within the context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country. Clearly, the additional resources will be targeted at the areas of greatest need, as is envisaged in the programme for Government. The programme identifies, in particular, areas with a significant drugs problem and a large number of public order offences, but it will be possible to address other priorities also, such as the need to very significantly increase the number of gardaí allocated to traffic duties as part of the new Garda Traffic Corps. One thing I have already promised is that the additional gardaí will not be put on administrative duties. They will be put directly into front-line, operational, high visibility policing. They will have a real impact.

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 382: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeants, plain clothes gardaí and detective gardaí in the New Ross area in the years 1990 to date; the breakdown of each rank and year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13399/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of uniformed gardaí, Garda sergeants and detective gardaí of New Ross Garda district as at year end 1997 to 2004 and as at 22 April 2005, was as set out in the table hereunder:

The information requested in relation to the years 1990 to 1996 is not readily available and can only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources relative to the information sought. The most up-to-date statistics available relate to 1997.

In relation to Garda resources generally, I am, of course, very pleased that the Government has approved my proposal to increase the strength of the Garda Síochána to 14,000 members on a phased basis, in line with An Agreed Programme for Government commitment in this regard. This is a key commitment in the programme for Government, and its implementation will significantly strengthen the operational capacity of the force.

The Commissioner will now be drawing up plans on how best to distribute and manage these additional resources. In this context, the needs of New Ross Garda district will be fully considered within the context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country. Clearly, the additional resources will be targeted at the areas of greatest need, as is envisaged in the programme for Government. The programme identifies, in particular, areas with a significant drugs problem and a large number of public order offences, but it will be possible to address other priorities also, such as the need to very significantly increase the number of gardaí allocated to traffic duties as part of the new Garda Traffic Corps. One thing I have already promised is that the additional gardaí will not be put on administrative duties. They will be put directly into front-line, operational, high visibility policing. They will have a real impact.