Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if extra Garda resources can be allocated to a Garda station (details supplied) in County Cork. [35820/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Passage West Garda Station on 30 November, 2007 ( the latest date for which figures are readily available) was 4. Passage West Garda Station forms part of the Cork City Division. The personnel strength of Cork City Division on 30 November, 2007 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) was 658. Local Garda Management report that they reallocated personnel within the Togher Garda District, which Passage West forms part of, to enhance the Garda service provided across the District.

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 the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.