Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that any operational reviews throughout An Garda Síochána in the context of budgetary constraints are not allowed to negatively affect the force's ability to deal with crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38241/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As I have indicated to this House on many occasions, tackling crime, and bringing those involved to justice, is a priority for the Government. At operational level the implementation of specific measures to deal with those engaging in criminal activity is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

In that context Garda management closely monitors the allocation of resources with reference to crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level, to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. Additionally, the Garda authorities are satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service continues to be delivered and that the current structures in place meet the requirement to deliver an effective and efficient service to the community.