Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 53: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí of all ranks allocated to County Donegal; if there are plans to increase the number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32876/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 August 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Donegal Garda Division, broken down by rank was as follows:

The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the personnel strength of Garda divisions 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 everything into account. In that regard, the needs of the Garda Division 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.