227 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Justice the additional Garda resources, if any, which will be put into the areas of Dublin 7, 9 and 11 in view of the large population and the increase in the age profile of these areas, and the increase in local public concern about crime levels. [8858/97]

The Garda authorities are responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources and personnel to different areas. Postal divisions and Garda divisions do not share the same geographical boundaries. The general area of Dublin 11 is policed as part of DMA north division, while the general area of Dublin 7 and 9 is policed as part of DMA north division and DMA north-central division.

The Garda authorities have informed me that the following are the details of Garda strength and population for the areas concerned: