Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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122. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when she will appoint a permanent chief superintendent for the Meath division of An Garda Síochána, given this county’s high population and that it has been without one for some time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14965/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the allocation of members is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime trends, demographics, and security assessments relating to the area in question so as to ensure optimal use is made of Garda human resources.

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, I have requested this information from the Garda Commissioner and when it is to hand I will write directly to the Deputy.