James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 793: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the compliment of Gardaí in the town of Moate, County Westmeath, which has seen a 22% increase in population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22695/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 May 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Moate Garda Station was 12.

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. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking all relevant factors into account. In that regard, the needs of the Garda Station referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Stations throughout the country.