Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 472: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when it is intended to replace the two Gardaí recently transferred from Carrick-on-Suir in order to bring the force up to normal strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8787/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As of 31 January 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Carrick-On-Suir Garda Station was 15. Local Garda Management report that one Garda has transferred out of Carrick-On-Suir Garda Station.

The Deputy will 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 Carrick-on-Suir Garda Station will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.