Vol. 531 No. 5
127 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations in north Kildare currently open on a 24 hour basis, the plans he has to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6378/01]
I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that there are three Garda stations in County Kildare open on a 24 hour basis, namely Naas, Newbridge and Kildare.
There are no current plans to extend 24 hour opening to the other Garda stations in County Kildare, as it would necessitate the employment of Garda personnel on indoor administrative duties and such personnel could be utilised more effectively in providing a visible Garda presence on outdoor policing duties.
