John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who were appointed to the Mayo Garda division in 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14256/11]

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 268: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who were appointed to each Garda division 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14257/11]

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 269: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda for each district in the Mayo Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14258/11]

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 270: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda in each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14259/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 to 270, inclusive, together.

Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends, other demands made on An Garda Síochána and of course the fluctuation in numbers arising from retirements and promotions. The situation is kept under continuing review to ensure optimum use is made of all resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Division as at 31 December 2008-2010 and 30 April 2011 was as set out in the tables. Also included is the current personnel strength of each Garda District in the Mayo Garda Division. Divisions marked with an asterisk have had their boundaries realigned in recent years.