Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 656: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he shares the concerns of the Garda Commissioner that due to reduced funding the number of armed Garda patrols in Dublin will be extremely low during the night time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1422/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that Garda management closely monitors the allocation of resources in the context of 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 service is provided to the public. In that regard they are satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service continues to be delivered in Dublin and that the current structures in place meet the requirement to deliver an effective and efficient policing service to the community.

The Garda authorities have also informed me that at present the armed capability of Garda members within the Dublin Metropolitan Region is provided by District Detective Units supported by National Units. In addition, I understand that specific arrangements are in place to co-ordinate Garda armed response measures within the Region. In view of the operational nature of the functions involved it would not be appropriate for me to comment in further detail on how the relevant resources are being deployed.