Written answers

Thursday, 13 December 2007

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Deployment

5:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects an increase in Garda strength in Clane, Maynooth, Kilcock, Celbridge and Leixlip Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34788/07]

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which consideration is being given to increasing the Garda strength at each Garda station throughout County Kildare in line with population increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34805/07]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 214 together.

The Garda stations referred to by the Deputy form part of the Carlow/Kildare Division. The total strength of the Carlow / Kildare Division, as of 30 November 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 404. The total strength of each station in the Carlow / Kildare Division as of the same date was as follows:

DistrictStation30/11/07
NaasNaas98
Celbridge23
Clane7
Kill3
Maynooth15
KildareKildare31
Robertstown4
Kilcullen4
Monasterevin5
Rathangan34
Carbury4
Newbridge4
CarlowCarlow72
Leighlinbridge1
Ballon1
Myshall1
Muinebheag8
Athy18
Castledermot2
BaltinglassBaltinglass31
Blessington16
Dunlavin1
Hollywood1
Donard1
Shillelagh1
Tinahely2
Hacketstown2
Rathvilly1
Ballymore Eustace1
Tullow11
Ballytore1
Total404

The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide on. The Small Area Population Statistics, published by the Central Statistics Office and based on the 2006 Census, are currently being analysed by An Garda Síochána. Apart from demographics, the allocation of additional personnel is also determined by a number of factors including crime trends, other operational policing needs and priorities. The allocation of Garda resources is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis. When resources next become available, the policing needs of the Carlow / Kildare Division will be fully considered by the Garda Commissioner in the overall context of Garda Divisions throughout the country.

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