Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Garda who retired recently will be replaced at Waterville Station, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38749/12]

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 direct 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. Waterville is in the Cahirciveen Garda District and as of 31st July 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were 38 Gardai assigned to the District.