Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 290: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in each station in County Louth by rank and location for each year since 2005 to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16410/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Garda stations in the newly formed Louth Division on the latest date for which figures are readily available, and in those stations in County Louth which prior to the formation of the Louth Division were in the Louth/Meath Division, on 31 December 2005 to 2008, was as set out in the following tables. It should be noted that a breakdown by rank is not readily available for 31 December 2005. The Deputy will also appreciate that the strength of any Division may fluctuate from time to time due to retirements, transfers, promotions etc.

Resource levels are monitored on an ongoing basis by 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 needs of the areas referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of policing requirements throughout the country.