Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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430. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of dedicated community Garda units in each of the Garda stations in the constituency of Dublin Bay South; the number of gardai dedicated to community Garda policing alone in each of those stations; and the proposals to ensure that community policing continues within the area. [41906/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy 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 Garda Stations at Pearse Street, Donnybrook, Irishtown, Terenure, Rathmines and Rathfarnham are all located in the new Dublin Bay South Constituency.

The full strength of each of those stations on 31st August 2013, including Community Gardaí, Gardaí, Reserve Gardaí and civilian staff is set out in the table hereunder. The Deputy will be aware that all Gardaí have responsibility, inter alia, to deal with Community Policing issues as and when they arise. In line with this policy, Community Policing in Donnybrook and Irishtown areas is achieved through Gardaí attached to core units being assigned specific Community Policing responsibilities for identified areas, community initiatives, community groups, schools and hospitals in the area. Local Management are satisfied that the current policing levels are sufficient to meet the needs of the areas.

31 August 2013