Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 917: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in Garda stations (details supplied) in 2007 and in every year between 2002 and 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34198/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table. The 2007 figures are as of 30 November 2007 which is the latest date for which Garda numbers are readily available.

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 the Garda Stations referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.