Written answers
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Strength
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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160. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of An Garda Síochána in each of the years from 2004 to date inclusive; the extent to which the strength in the various divisions have fluctuated over that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40077/13]
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of An Garda Síochána throughout each division and sub-division in County Kildare from 2004 to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40078/13]
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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164. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the JLO service is available throughout County Kildare; the extent of any anticipated improvements in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40081/13]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 160, 161 and 164 together.
The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter.
It is not practical to give a detailed analysis of the fluctuations in Garda strengths at Divisional level over the last ten years. What can be stated is that the allocation of resources is constantly monitored by the Commissioner and his senior management team in the context of demographics, crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level. The objective at all times is to ensure that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
This monitoring includes the allocation of Gardai to specific roles such as Juvenile Liaison Officer. While all Gardaí have a role to play in liaising with juveniles as and when the need arises, there are two Gardaí specifically assigned to these duties in the Kildare Division.
The Commissioner has informed me that the other details which the Deputy has requested are set out in the tables hereunder:
Total strength of An Garda Síochána by year:
| Year | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 31/08/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 12,209 | 12,264 | 12,954 | 13,755 | 14,412 | 14,547 | 14,377 | 13,894 | 13,424 | 13,190 |
Strength of An Garda Síochána in each Station in Kildare by year:
| Station | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 31/08/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athy | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 32 |
| Ballytore* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Castledermot | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Carbury | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Kilcock | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Kilcullen | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Kildare | 27 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 37 | 29 |
| Leixlip | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 38 |
| Monasterevin | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Newbridge | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 50 | 49 |
| Rathangan | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Robertstown | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Ballymore Eustace* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Celbridge | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Clane | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Kill* | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Maynooth | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
| Naas | 78 | 80 | 89 | 98 | 103 | 107 | 101 | 101 | 103 | 104 |
*These stations were closed on 31st January 2013.
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