Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on establishing a new Garda sub-station at a location (details supplied) in County Cork. [1691/06]

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 personnel strength of Mallow Garda station as at 20 January, 2006 was 32 all ranks. Local Garda management states that it is satisfied that there is no need to establish a new Garda sub-station on the south side of Mallow town as the current arrangements in place in Mallow are adequate to meet the present policing needs of the area. Garda management further state that Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible service is provided for the public.