Garda Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 July 2007

Thursday, 5 July 2007

Questions (224)

Joe Costello

Question:

224 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to shut down Mountjoy or Fitzgibbon Street Garda Stations in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19558/07]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

In accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the annual policing plan. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are no plans at present to close Mountjoy or Fitzgibbon Street Garda Stations.