Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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180. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí assigned to Monasterevin Garda Station, County Kildare; and the total number of Gardaí assigned for the whole county. [20614/13]

Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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182. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are designated hours of opening for Monasterevin Garda Station, County Kildare; and what are these hours. [20616/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 182 together.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 31 March 2013, there were 320 Gardaí assigned to the Kildare Garda Division, of which 4 are assigned to Monasterevin Garda Station. The Division is also supported by 27 Garda Reserves and 29 civilians. Monasterevin Garda Station is open to the public from 7am to 1pm Monday to Sunday subject to manpower availability.

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.