Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the direct population area of the existing 109 Garda stations, open 24 hours, cover individually. [39759/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available and can only be obtained by the disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources.

I should point out that it is the responsibility of Garda management to allocate personnel to and within Divisions on a priority basis in accordance with the requirements of different areas. These personnel allocations are determined by a number of factors including demographics, crime trends, administrative functions and other operational policing needs. Garda management state that such allocations are continually monitored and reviewed along with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy. This ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources, and that the best possible service is provided to the public.