Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 245: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí at Coolock, Raheny and Howth Garda Stations for the years 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19666/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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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 personnel strength of Coolock, Raheny and Howth Garda Stations on 31 December, 2005, 2006 and on 3 July, 2007 was as set out in the table hereunder:

The personnel strength of the DMR North Division on 31 December, 1997 and on 3 July, 2007 was 577 and 665 (all ranks) respectively. This represents an increase of 88 (or 15.2%) in the number of personnel allocated since that date. It is the responsibility of Garda management to allocate personnel to and within Divisions. These personnel allocations are determined by a number of factors including demographics, crime trends and other operational policing needs. 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.

The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of these Garda stations will be fully considered by the Garda Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Stations throughout the country.