Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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433. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the exact number of Gardaí assigned to District F Dublin as of the 1 June 2012 and the number currently stationed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41916/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As the Depuy is already aware, 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. 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. I have however, been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Dun Laoghaire Garda District (District F) on 31 May 2012 and 31 August 2013 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) was as is set out in table below.