Written answers

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Deployment

Photo of Robert TroyRobert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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140. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied that the Garda Síochána station in Edgeworthstown in County Longford is adequately staffed, given that in October 2015, one female garda was left to attend an aggravated burglary; that this garda could have been assaulted, overpowered or had an accusation made against her; if she considers this to be best practice; her views on this and on the number serving this district; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41022/15]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that the allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and that I as Minister have no direct role in the matter. Garda management will continue to keep this allocation of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends, demographics and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best use is made of Garda resources.

I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that there are 40 members attached to the Granard Garda District of which 10 are assigned to the Edgeworthstown Garda station. Every effort is made by local Garda management to ensure that Gardaí do not carry out patrols or attend incidents alone, but due to the operational nature of police work it is unavoidable that occasions will arise where this in not always possible.

I am further informed that on such occasions a 24-hour response and cover is provided by the Gardaí attached to the local District Headquarters at Granard. In instances where urgent assistance is required, members from the nearby Longford District and other Districts within the Roscommon-Longford Garda Division are also available to respond.

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