Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 591: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with the Garda manning levels at Athenry, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the increase in population in Athenry town and environs over the past five years; the number of permanent Gardaí assigned to the Garda station in Athenry; if he has further satisfied himself that the numbers are sufficient to police such a large population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30735/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Athenry Garda station forms part of the Galway West Garda Division and the personnel strength of that Division on the 31 October 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 419. The personnel strength of Athenry Garda Station on the same date was 5.

Local Garda management is satisfied that policing in the area adequately caters for the needs of the community. 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 by him and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Galway West Division and Athenry Garda Station will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.