Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 296: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in each of the Dublin postcode areas in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3942/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 December 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the information requested by the Deputy is as set out in the following table.

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 all relevant factors into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Dublin Region will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.