Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of personnel that were in the Garda Drugs Squad in County Kerry in 2002; the number of personnel in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33334/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength (all ranks) of the Divisional Drugs unit in the Kerry Division of An Garda Síochána, as on 31 December 2002 and 17 October 2006 respectively, is as per the following table.

In addition to the work undertaken by that unit, all Garda personnel in the Division have responsibility for the enforcement of drug legislation.

I have been further informed by Garda management that the assignment of Garda personnel 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 Garda service is provided to the general public.