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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 12 Jun 2001

Vol. 537 No. 5

Written Answers. - Garda Stations.

Bernard Allen

Question:

468 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the Riverstown/Glanmire Garda station is not open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and if he will consider an extension of the Garda service in the area. [16587/01]

I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that the current manpower strength of Glanmire Garda station is 15 – all ranks.

The station is open to the public as follows:

Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and

2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

I am further informed that, when not open, PACB and call diversion systems are in operation and linked to the district headquarters at Cobh Garda station.

I am also informed by the Garda authorities that the extension of the current policing hours to 24 hours would necessitate the employment of Garda personnel on indoors administrative duties. Such personnel can be utilised more effectively in providing a visible Garda presence on outdoor policing duties.

Bernard Allen

Question:

469 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a new Garda station for the Riverstown/Glanmire area of County Cork. [16588/01]

I can inform the Deputy that the Office of Public Works, which has been notified of the Garda requirement for a site at Riverstown/Glanmire, is currently looking for a suitable site in that area.

When that office has secured a site, a brief of requirements will be prepared for a new station as a replacement for the existing station. Accordingly, it is not possible at this time to give a timescale for the construction of the new station.

I can assure the Deputy, however, that this matter will be progressed as quickly as possible, having regard to overall priorities and the availability of financial resources.

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