Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí working in Tipperary South in 1997. [34688/07]

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí working in Tipperary South in 2002. [34690/07]

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 195: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí working in Tipperary South in 2007. [34749/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 190, 191 and 195 together.

The personnel strength of Tipperary Garda Division on 31 December 1997, 31 December 2002 and 30 November 2007 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) are as set out in the table.

The Deputy should be aware that Garda Divisional/District boundaries do not necessarily correspond to county or city boundaries.

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 Tipperary Division will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.