Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 June 2004
167 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number and location of Garda stations in the Roscommon-east Galway Garda division without a fax machine; the number and location of rural stations within the division without an answering machine and the number and location of such stations without a phone diversion to the nearest manned station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17050/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources that all divisional, district and area headquarters stations are equipped with fax facilities. In addition, each divisional officer has nominated three sub-district stations for the installation of fax machines on a prioritised basis. All other requirements are treated on a case-by-case basis. This policy is reviewed from time to time. There are 28 Garda stations in the Roscommon-east Galway division without a fax machine, as follows: Ahascragh, Glenamaddy, Athleague, Keadue, Ballinlough, Kilconly, Ballintubber, Kilconnell, Ballyfarnon, Kiltomer, Ballyforan, Knockcroghery, Ballymoe, Loughglynn, Barnaderg, Menlough, Clonark, Milltown, Cootehall, Moylough, Corofin, Strokestown, Creggs, Taughmaconnell, Elphin, Tulsk, Frenchpark and Williamstown.
All stations in the Roscommon-east Galway division that open for less than 24 hours have the capability to activate call diversion to their relevant district headquarters station. It is Garda policy not to use answering machines. As a result, there are no answering machines fitted in the Roscommon-east Galway division.
