619 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to criticism (details supplied) of policing in the Rathcoole area of County Dublin, particularly in relation to lack of facilities at the local Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9072/02]

I am informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources to individual areas, that Rathcoole Garda station is in the division of Dublin Metropolitan Area (West) with its district headquarters at Clondalkin. The manpower strength, all ranks, at Rathcoole Garda station as at 31 December for the years 1997 to 2001 is as set out in the following table: