Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Gardaí stationed in each district and division for the years 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47961/12]

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.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána broken down by District and Division for the years 1961, 1971, 1981 and 1991 is not readily available.

I have however, been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the overall personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on the 31 December for the years 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011 was as set out in the table.

In addition, the personnel strength broken down by Station, District and Division for the years 2001 and 2011 was as set out in the table.