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The approximate strength of the unit is three sergeants and fourteen officers,{{Fact|date=April 2009}} who cover the entire jurisdiction of the Republic of Ireland. The unit operate out of [[Santry]] Garda Station, [[Dublin]], and [[Athlone]] Garda Station, [[Westmeath]]. |
The approximate strength of the unit is three sergeants and fourteen officers,{{Fact|date=April 2009}} who cover the entire jurisdiction of the Republic of Ireland. The unit operate out of [[Santry]] Garda Station, [[Dublin]], and [[Athlone]] Garda Station, [[Westmeath]]. |
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For operations in [[Erris]], see [[Policing of the Corrib gas protests]]. |
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The Garda Water Unit (Aonad Uisce an Gharda Síochána) is a unit of the Garda Síochána, the police service of the Republic of Ireland. Formerly known as the Garda Sub-Aqua Unit, the name was changed to incorporate the services of the non-diving surfaced based marine section.
It is part of the Operational Support Unit which provides specialist support to Gardaí nationwide. The Operational Support Unit consists of:
- Water Support Unit
- Dog Support Unit
- Mounted Support Unit
- Air Support Unit
The Water Unit exists to assist the Garda Síochána in both diving and surface operations. Diving operations include searching for and recovery of missing persons and evidence, conducting security searches in water and in confined spaces e.g. sewers. The unit also conduct surface patrols which encompass maritime safety, maritime legislation enforcement and security patrols.
The approximate strength of the unit is three sergeants and fourteen officers,[citation needed] who cover the entire jurisdiction of the Republic of Ireland. The unit operate out of Santry Garda Station, Dublin, and Athlone Garda Station, Westmeath.
For operations in Erris, see Policing of the Corrib gas protests.
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