Written answers

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Strength

8:00 pm

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí and community police stationed at Blanchardstown Garda station, Dublin 15; the comparable figures for each of the past three years; the number of gardaí who have retired from the Blanchardstown Garda station; the number of retired gardaí who have yet to be replaced at Blanchardstown Garda station; if changes are foreseen during 2010 in the number of gardaí, and community police, stationed at Blanchardstown Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3134/10]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Commissioner that the total personnel strength, the number of Community Gardaí and the number of retirements in Blanchardstown Garda Station as at 31 December 2007 - 2009 are as follows:

200720082009
Personnel Strength180193204
Community Gardaí222421
Retirements538

The allocation of resources in An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of personnel, is a matter for the Commissioner and senior Garda Management and it is the responsibility of the Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within each Division. Garda management will continue to appraise the policing and administrative strategy employed in Garda Division with a view to ensuring that an effective Garda service is maintained.

The moratorium on recruitment and promotions in the Public Service applies to the Garda Síochána, both sworn members and civilian support staff. However, I will keep the situation under review in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and my colleague the Minister for Finance.

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