John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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557. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently serving in the different districts of Waterford city and county; and the number that were serving in those same districts five years ago. [32998/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and vehicles, among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Waterford Garda Division on 31 July 2014, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 275. There were also 35 Garda Reserves and 30 Civilians attached to Waterford Division. The personnel strength of the Waterford Garda Division broken down by District on 31 December 2009 and on 31 July 2014 was as set out in the table.