Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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365. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional resources will be provided for Garda divisions such as Cavan and Monaghan in view of the unique policing demands in the Border region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19151/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. The Commissioner is also responsible, under Section 33 of the Act, for the deployment of Garda members and staff throughout the State. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions.

I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continuous review to ensure their optimum use in light of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, operational demand and emerging crime trends.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 28 February 2022, the latest date for which the information is available, there were 382 Gardaí assigned to the Cavan/Monaghan Division. This is an increase of 20% compared to December 2015, when there were 318 Gardaí assigned to the Division.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that there has been an increase recently in supervisory resources within the Division with the allocation of 6 additional Sergeants. This has included the assignment of three Sergeants to Monaghan District, two to Cavan and one to Bailieborough. The Deputy will also be aware that the recently launched Armed Support Unit (ASU) in the area has enhanced and supported border policing and security.

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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366. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 595 of 15 February 2022, the position regarding the restoration of services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19163/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the management of the Garda Estate. I can advise the Deputy that a new Garda Capital Plan is currently undergoing consideration between my Department, An Garda Síochána and the OPW. In this regard I have sought an update from the Commissioner on the position with respect to the location referred to, and will write to the Deputy when I have this information.