Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 243: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to increase the number of gardaí at a station (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26112/08]

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 Miltown Malbay Garda Station was 3. Miltown Malbay Garda Station forms part of the Ennistymon Garda District and the personnel strength of that District on the same date was 33.

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 Divisions throughout the country.