331 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the garda strength and the number and type of vehicles available to them in Clondalkin garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3445/02]

The Garda authorities is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources to individual areas. I am informed that the current personnel strength of Clondalkin Garda station, as at 4 February 2002, is 71, all ranks. I have also been informed that there are seven vehicles allocated to Clondalkin Garda station, as set out as follows: