Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 188: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda strength in the years 2002, 2006, and 2007 in each of the eighteen Garda districts within the Dublin metropolitan areas and of the central units of the DMA. [9786/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the total personnel strength of each Garda District in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (D.M.R.) on 31 December, 2002, 2006 and 2007 was as set out in the table hereunder:

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 the Garda Divisions 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.