Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 666: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda personnel currently stationed in Howth Garda Station, County Dublin; the number that were stationed there in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26604/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored 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.

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Howth Garda Station on 31 December 2009, 2010, 2011 and on 30 April 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 44, 38, 39 and 40 respectively.

Howth Garda Station forms part of the Raheny Garda District. The personnel strength of Raheny Garda District on 30 April 2012 was 182. There are also 12 Garda Reserves and 8 Civilians attached to the Raheny Garda District. These resources are augmented, when appropriate, by Gardaí from national units.