Written answers

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Garda Deployment

9:00 pm

Photo of Aodhán Ó RíordáinAodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)
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Question 405: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the allocation of policing resources in the Gracepark area of Dublin 9 and the Donnycarney area of Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25002/11]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to by the Deputy are covered by Clontarf, Raheny and Whitehall Garda Stations. The personnel strength of Clontarf, Raheny and Whitehall Garda Stations on 31 August 2011, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 77, 71 and 47 respectively. The areas are subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes units, including the Community Policing and Garda Mountain Bike Units, local Detective and Drug Unit personnel, supplemented as required by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel.

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, and 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.

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