Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to review, in conjunction with the Garda Commissioner, the current strategic deployment of gardaí around the country; if so, if he intends to address the current large disparity in Garda numbers from region to region as part of such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14066/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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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 and I have no function in this process. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored and reviewed where necessary, 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 Garda service is provided to the public.