Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 312: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí attached to the new Kildare Garda division; the stations in which they are stationed; the proposals to increase the number; the criteria that determine the stations to which they are appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13374/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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As previously outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question 145 of the 5th February 2009, the establishment of Kildare as a distinct Garda Division in An Garda Síochána has been postponed pending the completion of preparatory works. It is expected that these will be completed in the second quarter of 2009. As at 28th February 2009, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were 4 members attached to the Community Policing Unit in Naas Garda Station and 3 members attached to the Community Policing Unit in Leixlip Garda Station.

Resource levels are monitored on an ongoing basis by local and senior Garda Management in each District and Division, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made on An Garda Síochána. The situation will be kept under review and the Community Policing needs of the Division will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.