Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 24: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide information on Garda numbers at individual stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region East Division, District F and W, as at 1 March 2011, 31 January 2011 and 1 June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29726/12]

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 the Dublin Metropolitan Region East Garda Division on 28 February 2011, 31 January 2012 and 31 May 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table hereunder.

The Division is supported by 15 Garda Reserves and 23 civilians who provide administrative and technical support to members of the Garda Síochána. These resources are augmented, when appropriate, by Gardaí from national units.