Niall Collins (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number and resources available to the Garda Siochána since 2002 to date in 2008 in an area (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18242/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Newcastle West Garda Station and Garda District on 31 December 2002 to 2007 and 31 March 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following table.

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

I am further informed by the Garda Commissioner that for the years 2002 to 2007 inclusive there were five official vehicles allocated to Newcastle West. For the year 2008 to date there are 6 official vehicles allocated to that area. There is currently one mountain bicycle on issue to Newcastle West Garda Station.

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel and other resources throughout the Force taking everything into account. In that regard, the needs of Newcastle West Garda District will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Districts throughout the country.