John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 370: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí from all ranks who have been stationed in the Mayo Garda division in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21794/08]

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí from all ranks who have retired from An Garda Síochána Mayo division in 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21795/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 371 together.

The personnel strength of the Mayo Garda Division, broken down by rank and including retirements, as at 31 December 2006 and 31 December 2007 was as set out in the below table.

The personnel strength (all ranks) of the Mayo Division on 30 April 2008 was 321 and there have been 2 retirements in 2008 from the Division.

Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy, are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.