Written answers
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Garda Deployment
8:00 pm
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 494: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a review has taken place to increase the number or armed Gardaí with particular reference to increased use of arms by criminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22868/07]
Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that an additional 70 personnel have been allocated to the Organised Crime Unit within the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. This Unit is tasked with targeting organised criminals and disrupting criminal networks by providing armed assistance during planned operations and searches in respect of persons suspected of being involved in organised criminal activities. Armed support is also provided by the Garda Emergency Response Unit.
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