Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 494: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals he has to increase Garda numbers in Waterford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35031/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The personnel strength of Waterford Garda Station as at 30 November, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 161. The personnel strength as at 30 October last was 158. 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 Station referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.