Written answers

Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Strength

9:00 pm

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in each Garda division nationally and annually for the past five years; and the number of gardaí attached to each specialist unit annually for the past five years. [37048/08]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in each Garda district in the Dublin metropolitan area, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Meath, Louth and Kildare annually for the past five years; and the number of gardaí attached to each specialist unit in these districts annually for the past five years. [37049/08]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 310 together.

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda district throughout the country for the past five years, and of the specialist units for the last three years, is as set out in the tables.

YearStrength 31/12/03Strength 31/12/04Strength 31/12/05Strength 31/12/06Strength 31/12/07
D.M.R.South Central
District “A”
Kevin St.117119122127139
Kilmainham7381818787
District “B”
Pearse St238252253260268
Harcourt Tce.7577748587
District “E”
Donnybrook123125121125136
Irishtown5557565456
TOTAL681711707738773
D.M.R. North Central
District “C”
Store St.261269271281296
District “D”
Bridewell163166162165180
Fixed Penalty Office2
District “U”
Fitzgibbon St.119119119118117
Mountjoy8591909299
TOTAL628645642656694
D.M.R.South
District “G”
Crumlin82878798108
Sundrive Rd.6165657378
District “M”
Rathfarnham7176707280
Tallaght166173167178181
District “P”
Rathmines7172707675
Terenure87919798101
TOTAL538564556595623
D.M.R.North
District “H”
Santry105107119130121
Whitehall4035344048
Ballymun6365625675
Dublin Airport6365212121
District “R”
Coolock87848898117
Malahide4040404546
Swords5668656879
District “J”
Raheny6066596968
Clontarf6269637171
Howth4244494242
District “Y”
Balbriggan3234323250
Skerries1011101111
Lusk44443
Rush55676
Garristown33333
TOTAL618643600640761
District “K”
Blanchardstown142152167174180
Cabra6563696871
Finglas6874768797
District “Q”
Lucan6574687084
Leixlip2628252524
Ronanstown8182889287
District “L”
Ballyfermot7881808887
Clondalkin78768192104
Rathcoole2328252324
TOTAL626658679719758
D.M.R.East
District “F”
Dun Laoghaire901049996109
Dalkey2826262632
Kill-O-Grange3735333533
Cabinteeley4041393836
District “N”
Bray758588103103
Enniskerry55557
Shankhill5355616362
Greystones2829283542
District “W”
Blackrock6668757983
Dundrum6568757679
Stepaside3231293532
TOTAL519547558591618
Eastern Region
Louth/Meath
District: Drogheda
Drogheda9089939397
Castlebellingham44443
Clougherhead22122
Dunleer44444
Laytown7881012
District: Dundalk
Dundalk97101101109115
Carlingford33333
Hackballscross1413121111
Dromad1211977
Omeath14151075
Louth21222
Blackrock44554
District: Kells
Kells3431323745
Crossakeel00000
Athboy66666
Oldcastle44344
Nobber33333
District: Trim
Trim2525232530
Kilmessan00001
Summerhill22212
Longwood00121
Enfield1716131412
Ballivor23223
District: Ashbourne
Ashbourne3740374944
Dunboyne1312141416
Dunshaughlin11109921
Kilcock55555
District: Navan
Navan4946454857
Ardee10101099
Collon22222
Duleek44333
Slane44434
TOTAL481478466493533
Carlow/Kildare
District: Naas
Naas8078808998
Celbridge1917192021
Clane66587
Kill33333
Maynooth1515151716
District: Kildare
Kildare2727263130
Robertstown23335
Kilcullen33334
Monasterevan33335
Newbridge2929323333
Rathangan33324
Carbury/Derrinturn22224
District: Carlow
Carlow5053546071
Leighlinbridge11111
Ballon11111
Myshall11111
Muinebheag776710
Athy1616181918
Castledermot22222
District: Baltinglass
Baltinglass2121232430
Blessington1314141816
Dunlavin11111
Hollywood11111
Donard10011
Shillelagh11111
Tinahely22222
Hacketstown11122
Rathvilly11111
Ballymore Eustace11011
Tullow999911
Ballytore11111
TOTAL323323331367402
Laois/Offaly
District: Portlaoise
Portlaoise979998103106
Mountmellick55666
Mountrath33344
Portarlington91011911
Stradbally22222
Clonaslee33331
District: Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix2427252329
Ballacolla11111
Durrow21222
Rathdowney43344
Ballylinan33444
Arles21111
Ballinakill11111
Borris-On-Ossory22222
District: Birr
Birr2628272524
Banagher55556
Cloghan11111
Ferbane55555
Kilcormac32222
Kinnitty21222
Shinrone11112
Shannonbridge11111
Lorrha11112
District: Tullamore
Tullamore4547485868
Clara55556
Clonbologue11111
Daingean32333
Edenderry1313131312
Rhode11122
Geashill11111
TOTAL272276279291312
Longford/Westmeath
District: Mullingar
Mullingar71727187100
Killucan33223
Kinnegad66677
Rochfortbridge33444
Castletowngeoghegan11111
Delvin33324
District: Athlone
Athlone4647485361
Ballinahown11111
Ballymore22211
Glasson11111
Kilbeggan33323
Moate544512
Ballymahon33345
District: Longford
Longford4544445260
Ardagh11111
Drumlish11111
Kenagh11111
Newtowncashel11111
Lanesboro67677
Tarmonbarry11111
District: Granard
Granard2424303030
Ballinalee11111
Edgeworthstown55554
Smear11111
Ballynacargy22222
Castlepollard33333
Multyfarnham21111
Rathowen11111
TOTAL243243248278318
South Eastern Region
Wicklow/Wexford
District: Wexford
Wexford7169728388
Taghmon33333
Baldwinstown01111
Castlebridge11111
Kilmore Quay21222
Glynn11111
Rosslare Strand22233
Rosslare Pier98875
District: Gorey
Gorey4139394548
Bunclody55566
Courtown Harbour44444
Arklow2728303131
Carnew11211
District: Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy3132323437
Blackwater66666
Ferns22222
Kiltealy11111
Oylegate11111
Oulart11111
Clonroche22222
District: New Ross
New Ross3132333740
Ballycullane21122
Carrick-On-Bannow22222
Duncannon22333
Carrickbyrne22222
Campile22222
District: Wicklow
Wicklow3936364449
Ashford33337
Rathdrum44333
Newtownmountkennedy43221
Avoca32333
Roundwood44545
Aughrim33222
TOTAL312304312344365
Waterford/Kilkenny
District: Waterford
Waterford136135134149161
Dunmore East33333
Ferrybank66644
Passage East11111
Mooncoin22222
Glenmore11011
Kilmacow11111
District: Dungarvan
Dungarvan3535333945
Cappoquin22222
Tallow22333
Ballymacarberry22222
Aglish11111
Ring22222
Lismore34445
District: Tramore
Tramore2730313435
Kill11111
Kilmacthomas44444
Kilmeaden22212
Portlaw22223
Rathgormack01111
Leamybrien11111
District: Kilkenny
Kilkenny6665617297
Freshford11111
Callan44444
Castlecomer77674
Ballyragget11111
District: Thomastown
Thomastown2020202126
Goresbridge00011
Bennetsbridge11111
Graiguenamanagh56676
Stonyford11111
Ballyhale11111
Inistioge11111
Kilmoganny11111
Mullinavat11111
Borris22222
TOTAL346350343380428
Tipperary
District: Thurles
Thurles5963676570
Ballingarry South11111
Holycross21111
Killenaule32222
Ballinure00010
Johnstown22121
Urlingford22212
Littleton11141
G.C.V.U.N/AN/AN/A45
District: Clonmel
Clonmel4039414851
Kilsheelan11111
Mullinahone22222
Grangemockler11111
Fethard22212
Carrick-On-Suir1617161615
Piltown22222
District: Cahir
Cahir2527273640
Ardfinnan11112
Ballyporeen11111
New Inn11111
Cashel1314141312
Clogheen00111
District: Nenagh
Nenagh3232303337
Ballingarry North11000
Borrisokane55443
Cloughjordan11111
Dolla11111
Portroe22222
Toomevara22222
Terryglass/Ballinderry11111
District: Templemore
Templemore2625242734
Templetuohy11111
Roscrea1918191920
Moyne22222
Templederry11110
Borrisoleigh21111
Shevry11100
Moneygall11111
District: Tipperary Town
Tipperary Town3225303232
Dundrum11111
Emly11111
Golden11111
Cappawhite21122
Bansha11111
Oola11111
Doon11111
Galbally11111
TOTAL313307314342361
Southern Region
Cork City
District: Anglesea Street
Anglesea Street219221224239255
Barrack Street2222202025
Bridewell2324232222
Blackrock2928322833
District: Gurranabraher
Gurranabraher5153515551
Blarney1515151515
Ballincollig2323212122
Rathduff22222
District: Mayfield
Mayfield4045454146
McCurtain Street00000
Watercourse Road6058526155
Mallow Road96544
District: Togher
Togher5558595553
Douglas2124222423
Bishopstown2526232324
Carrigaline1616172019
Passage West45534
Crosshaven32353
TOTAL617628619638656
Cork North
District: Fermoy
Fermoy474746559
Mitchelstown181517220
Ballynoe11111
Kilworth11111
Kildorrery11111
Castletownroche222192
Rathcormack21221
Ballyduff11112
District: Cobh
Cobh2827272833
Carrig na Bhfear33331
Carrigtwohill333203
Glanmire161819117
Watergrasshill11121
Glenville11111
District: Midleton
Midleton4039404549
Ardmore22111
Youghal22181822
Cloyne11011
Whitegate1919111
Killeagh11222
Ballycotton32211
District: Mallow
Mallow3131323444
Buttevant33322
Doneraile11111
Milford14631
Charleville1414141415
Glantane11111
Liscarroll11111
TOTAL245243247212285
Cork West
District: Bandon
Bandon6365647687
Ballineen22210
Ballinhassig12222
Ballinspittle11100
Ballyfeard11111
Innishannon11110
Kilbrittan11111
Kinsale1314141415
Timoleague11111
District: Bantry
Bantry2324263034
Adrigole11101
Ballydehob11111
Castletownbere54524
Drimoleague11111
Durrus11111
Glengarrif22211
Goleen11111
Kealkil11111
Schull44334
District: Clonakilty
Clonakilty2223232427
Ballygurteen00000
Baltimore11001
Castletownsend11111
Drinagh10000
Dunmanway57779
Roscarbery22222
Skibbereen101010109
District: Kanturk
Kanturk2224242528
Ballydesmond11110
Boherbue11111
Knocknagree11111
Meelin11111
Millstreet78889
Newmarket33444
Rathmore21111
District: Macroom
Macroom2326252730
Ballingeary11111
Ballyvourney22222
Coachford32222
Crookstown55556
Inchigeela11111
Stuake11111
Tarelton11111
TOTAL241251251264294
Kerry
District: Tralee
Tralee83838998109
Ardfert22233
Fenit11011
Abbeydorney11110
Dingle99989
Clochan11111
Castlegregory22222
Annascaul11111
Ballyferriter11011
Camp11111
District: Caherciveen
Caherciveen2222212323
Ballinskelligs11111
Valentia Island11111
Glenbeigh22222
Portmagee11111
Killorglin1110101010
Waterville22222
Sneem22222
Castlemaine11111
District: Killarney
Killarney4847495866
Kilgarvan11111
Kenmare87788
Castleisland101091111
Farranfore22222
Barraduff11111
Beaufort11111
Lauragh11111
District: Listowel
Listowel3030293237
Ballyheigue22222
Ballylongford11111
Ballybunion76788
Ballyduff33221
Brosna11111
Knocknagoshall11111
Lixnaw11111
Moyvane11222
Tarbert22222
TOTAL266262266295318
Limerick
District: Henry Street
Henry St189198191212226
Mary St444414
Castleconnell44455
Ardnacrusha33344
Mayorstone Pk.4649496081
District: Roxboro Road
Roxboro Rd949199105127
Patrickswell43333
Ballyneety22222
Caherconlish22122
District: Askeaton
Askeaton2022222422
Adare43333
Pallaskenry22222
Croom34444
Foynes33322
Glin11111
Shanagolden11111
Rathkeale66666
District: Bruff
Bruff1818212525
Kilfinane22211
Ballylanders21111
Hospital33322
Bruree22111
Kilmallock55553
Pallas44433
Cappamore33333
Murroe11122
District: Newcastlewest
Drumcollogher11222
Newcastlewest2627272929
Abbeyfeale1212121311
Ballingarry11111
Tournafulla11111
Athea111111
Kilmeedy11111
Castletown11111
TOTAL472482495532593
Western Region
Clare
District: Ennis
Ennis73848495118
Crusheen11111
Lissycasey11111
Newmarket On Fergus33334
Quin11111
Shannon6464639464
Sixmilebridge33243
Immigration Office7
District: Kilrush
Kilrush2426272728
Carrigaholt11111
Doonbeg11111
Kilmihil11111
Labasheeda11111
Kildysart33332
Kilkee32333
District: Killaloe
Killaloe2222212530
Broadford11111
Newport34556
Scariff56666
Mountshannon11111
Tulla21122
Rearcross11111
District: Ennistymon
Ennistymon2122242221
Ballyvaughan11111
Corofin11111
Inagh11111
Lahinch22232
Lisdoonvarna22222
Miltown Malbay22233
TOTAL245259261310314
Galway West
District: Galway
Galway163175177199210
Oranmore557616
Carndolla21111
Lough George33333
Headford55555
Athenry44555
Monivea22222
Kiltullagh11111
District: Clifden
Clifden1821222524
Recess11111
Letterfrack11210
Lennaun01121
Carna22222
Maam11111
Roundstone11111
District: Loughrea
Loughrea2931323336
Tynagh11111
Killimor11111
Woodford11111
New Inn11111
Eyrecourt11111
Portumna98898
Kilrickle11110
District: Salthill
Uachtarard77766
Moycullen21122
Carraroe55666
Ros Muc11111
Inverin01111
Spiddle33333
Leitir MÃ3r11111
Salthill3941434443
Cill RÃ3náin33333
District: Gort
Gort2123252528
Ardrahan22111
Craughwell22222
Kinvara32222
Peterswell11000
Kilchreest00111
Kilcolgan10011
Shanaglish11111
TOTAL345363375403424
Roscommon/Galway East
District: Roscommon
Roscommon4950545666
Athleague22222
Knockcroghery11111
Strokestown33333
Ballyforan11101
Creggs11111
Ballygar33334
District: Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe3736373939
Ahascragh11111
Kilconnel11111
Kiltormer11100
Menlough11111
Mountbellew8991010
Taughmaconnel11111
Clonark11000
Moylough11111
District: Boyle
Boyle2828282729
Ballyfarnan21222
Cootehall11111
Elphin32233
Frenchpark12233
Keadue11111
Tulsk22111
District: Castlerea
Castlerea3028303133
Ballaghadereen66677
Ballinlough22222
Loughlynn21211
Ballintubber11111
Ballymoe11111
District: Tuam
Tuam4243424751
Williamstown11111
Milltown21111
Kilconly11111
Glenamaddy33222
Dunmore44334
Corofin22222
Barnadearg11111
TOTAL248245249259280
Mayo
District: Castlebar
Castlebar6258576676
Ballyvary11111
Ballyglass11111
Balla22222
Partry22222
Glenisland11111
Tourmakeady11131
Garda Info Services4
District: Ballina
Ballina3737384147
Killala22222
Ballycastle11111
Bonnicconlon11111
Crossmolina42334
Lahardane11111
Enniscrone33323
Easkey33333
District:Belmullet
Belmullet1919192122
Blacksod21111
Bellacorrick11111
Bangor Erris33333
Ballycroy11111
Glenamoy12210
District: Claremorris
Claremorris2321212327
Kilmaine01111
Ballindine11111
Knock44434
Ballinrobe111111910
Cong01111
Shrule11111
Hollymount11101
District: Swinford
Swinford2424222628
Kiltimagh44333
Charlestown44246
Kilkelly22222
Ballyhaunis109899
Foxford22222
District:Westport
Westport2727252630
Newport22222
Achill Sound54443
Mulranny11111
Louisburgh22222
Keel11111
TOTAL274266259279313
Northern Region
Sligo/Leitrim
District: Sligo
Sligo118116123135144
Collooney44444
Skreen22221
Coolaney22122
Cliffoney22212
Rosses Point22222
Grange33333
District: Ballymote
Ballymote2020212123
Tubbercurry55545
Gurteen12222
Riverstown22122
Aclare22212
Bunnanadden11111
District: Carrick On Shannon
Carrick-On-Shannon3334314042
Cloone11111
Dromod11111
Drumshambo43444
Keshcarrigan11101
Mohill55665
Roosky33333
District: Manorhamilton
Manorhamilton2526262826
Kiltyclogher21222
Drumkerrin32323
Kinlough98877
Glenfarne11111
Dromahair23333
Dowra32333
Blacklion109965
TOTAL267263271287300
Donegal
District: Letterkenny
Letterkenny1019497119129
Carrigans76555
Castlefin44334
Brocach11111
Newtowncunningham33322
Raphoe64644
Lifford1715141515
Ballybofey2324212122
Convoy43334
District: Buncrana
Buncrana3538415148
Burnfoot1513111214
Carndonagh45656
Clonmanny33322
Malin33237
Culdaff11001
Moville98999
Muff44643
District: Milford
Milford2323232427
Carrigart32333
Kerrykeel32223
Kilmacrennan21222
Churchill01111
Dunfanaghy34344
Craosloch11111
Falcarragh66766
Ramelton44444
Rathmullen11111
District: Glenties
Glenties2424212227
Annagry22222
Ardara33333
Bunbeag66678
Burtonport22312
Clougher11111
Doochary10000
Dungloe56798
Carrick11222
Gleann Cholmcille11111
District: Ballyshannon
Ballyshannon3233343635
Ballintra12222
Bundoran1111121212
Donegal Town3433343234
Pettigo22111
Dunkineely21111
Na Cealla Beaga78777
Mountcharles32222
TOTAL424412417448476
Cavan/Monaghan
District: Monaghan
Monaghan10610199101108
Clones141412119
Newbliss22211
Clontibret21111
Scotstown45555
Emyvale54444
Smithboro11111
District: Carrickmacross
Carrickmacross4243404344
Ballybay55444
Castleblaney2526252931
Shantonagh22222
Corrinshigagh22222
Rockcorry11111
District: Cavan
Cavan5959606769
Ballinagh22223
Arva22223
Stradone22112
Redhills11111
Kilnaleck22222
Finea22213
District: Baileboro
Baileboro2730293540
Kingscourt45556
Mullagh22222
Shercock22212
Tullyvin11111
Virginia55554
Cootehill78878
Ballyjamesduff33344
District: Ballyconnell
Ballyconnell2723272523
Belturbet34332
Swanlinbar33333
Killeshandra22222
Bawnboy11111
Ballinamore76665
Carrigallen22222
TOTAL377374367383401

The figures for the specialist units are not readily available pre 2005 and could only be obtained by the disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources.

Divisional Drugs Units
Division31/12/200531/12/200631/12/2007
Carlow/Kildare998
Cavan/Monaghan10109
Clare445
Cork City202017
Cork North668
Cork West556
D.M.R. East171716
D.M.R. North Central141616
D.M.R. North252231
D.M.R. South Central192224
D.M.R. South222124
D.M.R. West222834
Donegal896
Galway West777
Kerry479
Laois/Offaly775
Limerick101014
Longford/Westmeath4611
Louth/Meath13208
Mayo004
Roscommon/ Galway East224
Sligo/Leitrim888
Tipperary778
Waterford/Kilkenny81016
Wexford/Wicklow131313
TOTAL253286311
Immigration Unit
Division31/12/200531/12/200631/12/2007
Carlow/Kildare333
Cavan/Monaghan111
Clare161616
Cork City151416
Cork North000
Cork West111
D.M.R. East000
D.M.R. North Central181815
D.M.R. North111
D.M.R. South Central000
D.M.R. South000
D.M.R. West000
Donegal333
Galway West388
Kerry222
Laois/Offaly222
Limerick333
Longford/Westmeath444
Louth/Meath101010
Mayo000
Roscommon/Galway East555
Sligo/Leitrim111
Tipperary111
Waterford/Kilkenny223
Wexford/Wicklow665
TOTAL97101100
Scenes of Crime Unit
Division31/12/200531/12/200631/12/2007
Carlow/Kildare555
Cavan/Monaghan555
Clare244
Cork City347
Cork North222
Cork West224
D.M.R. East777
D.M.R. North Central546
D.M.R. North555
D.M.R. South Central688
D.M.R. South667
D.M.R. West555
Donegal555
Galway West444
Kerry333
Laois/Offaly555
Limerick444
Longford/Westmeath555
Louth/Meath000
Mayo444
Roscommon/Galway East000
Sligo/Leitrim555
Tipperary666
Waterford/Kilkenny558
Wexford/Wicklow004
TOTAL99103118
Public Service Vehicle Inspectors
Division31/12/200531/12/200631/12/2007
Carlow/Kildare222
Cavan/Monaghan111
Clare111
Cork City222
Cork North111
Cork West111
*D.M.R. East000
*D.M.R. North Central000
*D.M.R. North000
*D.M.R. South Central000
*D.M.R. South000
*D.M.R. West000
Donegal222
Galway West111
Kerry111
Laois/Offaly111
Limerick222
Longford/Westmeath111
Louth/Meath222
Mayo101
Roscommon/Galway East111
Sligo/Leitrim222
Tipperary110
Waterford/Kilkenny111
Wexford/Wicklow111
TOTAL252424
*There are 3 PSV Inspectors attached to Traffic Unit at Dublin Castle, who cover The Dublin Metropolitan Region.
Traffic Unit
Division31/12/200531/12/200631/12/2007
Carlow/Kildare212847
Cavan/Monaghan162533
Clare131929
Cork City253949
Cork North142636
Cork West111823
D.M.R. East171922
D.M.R. North Central161823
D.M.R. North181818
D.M.R. South Central172825
D.M.R. South192022
D.M.R. West182020
DMR Traffic138139154
Donegal233030
Galway West233034
Kerry152330
Laois/Offaly152739
Limerick172532
Longford/Westmeath142636
Louth/Meath284657
Mayo162326
Roscommon/Galway East162227
Sligo/Leitrim152425
Tipperary132227
Waterford/Kilkenny163144
Wexford/Wicklow162941
Regional Traffic Units005
TOTAL570775954
Other Specialist Units
Unit31/12/200531/12/200631/12/2007
Technical Bureau969491
National Bureau Criminal Investigations (NBCI)9994105
Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigations (GBFI)635867
Garda National Drugs Unit (GNDU)565265
Operational Support Unit707670
Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)170158169
Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB)283030
National Traffic Bureau (GNTB)71312
*Detective Branch1,8031,8761,911
*These figures include all Detective Personnel attached to District Detective Units, the Units listed above and a number of other Units such as Special Detective Unit and ERU.

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account.

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