Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the recent assessment he has made of policing levels in Dublin North East and Dublin North Central; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57796/12]

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 Commissioner that on 30 November 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Garda Divisions in the areas referred to by the Deputy was as is set out on the table.