Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 1229: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí stationed at a Garda station (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this number has increased over the past five years; the areas that this station serves; the opening hours of this station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1738/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that Kilcullen Garda Station forms part of the Carlow/Kildare Division. Kilcullen Garda Station covers the town of Kilcullen and the surrounding area and is in the Kildare District. The personnel strength of Kilcullen Garda Station and the Carlow/Kildare Garda Division from 31 December 2003 to 2007 ( the latest date for which figures are readily available) was as set out in the table:

Kilcullen Garda Station is open to the public from 10am to 1pm daily. Outside of these hours, calls are diverted to Kildare Garda Station.

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 stations throughout the country.