Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 323: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed at the Blanchardstown Garda station County Dublin currently and for each of the past five years; the number of these gardaí who are, or have been for each of the past five years, allocated to community policing on a dedicated basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46967/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength, including Community Gardaí, of Blanchardstown Garda station as at 31 December 2003-2007 and 30 November 2008 the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following table:

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the allocation of Community Gardaí will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of policing requirements throughout the country.