Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 605: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a Garda station in the Castletroy area of Limerick in view of the population growth to 26,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19240/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Castletroy area of Limerick is policed by gardaí attached to Henry Street Garda station. The personnel strength, all ranks, of Henry Street Garda station as at 3 June 2005 was 192.

I have been further informed that the local Garda management does not propose making any case for the provision of a Garda station in the Castletroy area and states that the area is well policed by the gardaí attached to Henry Street Garda station.

Garda management state that the opening of an additional Garda station would necessitate the employment of Garda personnel on indoor administrative duties. Such personnel can be utilised more effectively in providing a visible Garda presence on outdoor policing duties.

Garda personnel assigned to Limerick, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that the best possible use is made of existing Garda resources and that the best possible service is provided to the public.