Dan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)
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Question 448: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide the necessary extra funding to increase the number of Gardaí at Kilfinane Garda Station, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26994/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As of 31 October 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Limerick Division was 566. Kilfinane is covered by the Bruff District. The personnel strength of the Bruff District on the same date was 41. Local Garda management is satisfied that policing in the area adequately caters for the needs of the community in Kilfinane.

The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day the overall strength of the organisation may fluctuate due, for example, to retirements, resignations etc.

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the force taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of Kilfinane Garda Station will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Districts/Divisions throughout the country.