Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí stationed in County Laois at present; and the number based in the county in each of the past four years. [6149/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of the Laois/Offaly Garda Division on 31 December 2009, 2010, 2011 and also 31 December 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table below:

There are also 31 Garda Reserves and 20 Civilians attached to the Laois/Offaly Garda Division.

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 demographics, 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.