Written answers

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Data

Photo of Paul DonnellyPaul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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1473. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda divisions currently without a crime prevention officer. [20095/21]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Garda Commissioner is responsible for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources, including deployment of personnel. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.

I am advised that under the current Divisional structure of 28 Divisions, 4 Divisions currently have vacancies for Crime Prevention Officers. Those Divisions are Kildare, Roscommon/Longford, West Cork and Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Division. However, I also understand from the Garda authorities that it is envisaged to fill the current vacancies in the near future.

I am also assured that the Garda National Community Engagement Bureau continue to maintain oversight and support of all Garda Divisions in respect of crime prevention matters, including those with current vacancies.

Photo of Paul DonnellyPaul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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1474. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda districts within the Dublin region that have currently stopped in-person neighbourhood watch meetings. [20096/21]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

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