Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the budget and manpower envisaged for implementing community policing policies by county. [15750/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As of 31st March 2008 there were 674 members of the Garda Síochána assigned to community policing. This represents an increase of almost 30% in number over the past year. Garda numbers are allocated on a Garda Divisional rather than county by county basis and the breakdown is set-out in the table.

The figures can, as with any large organisation, fluctuate from day to day, for example due to promotions, retirements and transfers. Of course, Community Policing involves more than a single unit within the Garda Síochána and all Gardaí have a role to play in addressing community policing issues. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to decide on the prioritisation and allocation of resources within the Force. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the operational costs for community policing are met from the overall budget allocation for the policing of each Garda Region and Division. Accordingly, a breakdown of these figures is not readily available.

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda reservists who are deployed in Tallaght Garda station; the number that are expected to be deployed in the station over the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15771/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As at 31st March 2008, the number of Garda Reserve members assigned to Tallaght Garda Station was 2. As recruitment to the Garda Reserve is voluntary, the deployment of future Reserve members to Tallaght will be dependent on volunteers making themselves available to serve in this area. Recruitment is continuing and regular promotional efforts to attract potential Reserve members are being undertaken. Anybody who wishes to apply to become a Garda Reserve member should contact the Public Appointments Service for further details. The next class of Reserve trainees will commence training on the 7th of June.