215 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Justice if the reorganisation of the Garda regions has been fully implemented; if the offices of the Assistant Commissioners, so appointed to the new regions are fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5687/96]

The Garda authorities are responsible for the detailed deployment of Garda personnel and resources to individual areas. They have informed me that the new Garda regions have been fully implemented and that the offices of the assistant commissioners to the new regions are fully operational.