John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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303. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí and their rank assigned to Salthill Garda Station, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26528/25]

John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the full breakdown of the number of Gardaí in the Galway division, by the station to which they are assigned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26529/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 304 together.

While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need. I am informed that when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan.

I understand that the requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include:

• Local and national crime trends and workloads;
• Policing arrangements and operational strategies;
• Minimum establishment statistics;
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.