Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank in each crime scene investigation unit; his plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14490/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of the Scenes of Crime Unit, broken down by rank, is as set out in the following table. 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.