Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 145: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations open in 1997; the number open in February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33840/11]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí employed in 1997; the number employed in February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33841/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 146 together.

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of Garda Stations in 1997 and February 2011 was 703.

I have been further informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 31 December 1997 and 28 February 2011 was 10,968 and 14,343, respectively.

The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation.