John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 658: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans in place to ensure that a permanent Garda is stationed at a Garda station (details supplied) in County Sligo; if he will give assurances that this appointment will be made in the near future due to an upsurge of vandalism and anti-social behaviour in this area. [6574/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Skreen Garda Station as at 31 January 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was one. The Sergeant who was allocated to Skreen was recently transferred within the District and that vacancy was advertised and the post is expected to be filled imminently.

The Deputy should appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, personnel strengths of individual stations may fluctuate due, for example, to promotions, retirements and transfers.

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The next allocation of Probationer Gardaí is due to take place on 13 March next. In that regard, the needs of Skreen Garda Station will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.

Additional patrols are provided by uniform personnel from Sligo and Collooney station parties, supplemented by the District Detective Unit and the Divisional Traffic Corps personnel.

Local Garda management is aware of the incidents referred to and appropriate measures have been put in place by the Garda authorities to address antisocial behaviour in the area concerned.