Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 920: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí per head of population in the Clontarf, Coolock, Raheny and Santry districts of Dublin; and if he will report on new community policing services in these areas. [24354/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources, that the personnel strength of Clontarf, Coolock, Raheny and Santry sub-districts as at 14 September 2005, together with the population figures formulated from statistics gathered for the 2002 Census of Population was as set out in the table.

The allocation of Garda personnel is determined by a number of factors including population, crime trends and other operational policing needs of the area. The personnel strength of the community policing units attached to Clontarf, Coolock, Raheny and Santry Garda stations as at 14 September was as set out in the table.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management report that the community gardaí attached to these stations have an excellent relationship with the local community and the Garda bicycle unit attached to Ballymun and Howth Garda stations also provides additional personnel to police these areas as and when required.

Garda management will continue to monitor the policing and administrative strategy employed in the Dublin metropolitan region, north division, with a view to ensuring that an effective Garda service is maintained.