Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2012
385 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a Garda patrol car will be restored to a station (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if he is satisfied that adequate personnel resources are attached to this station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12349/12]
View answerThe allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. At Divisional level the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Divisional Officer in the light of operational requirements.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that a vehicle has recently been allocated to the Garda sub-district referred to by the Deputy. Additionally, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that they are satisfied the current policing arrangements within the Garda Cavan/Monaghan Division are sufficient to ensure that a comprehensive policing service continues to be delivered to the community. I have been further assured that the allocation of Garda transport and personnel within the Division will continue to be monitored and reviewed to ensure effective policing and that the optimum use is made of available resources.
