Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the location and strength of each local Garda drugs unit in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13656/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The personnel strength of the Garda National Drugs Unit and each Divisional Drugs Unit, as at 31st December, 2004 -2007 inclusive is as set out in the following table. I have requested the information sought by the Deputy in respect of the strength for 2008 from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

The Deputy should be aware that the numbers in any unit will fluctuate from time to time due to transfers, retirements, resignations etc.

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. In that regard, the needs of all drug units will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the allocation of Gardaí throughout the country.