Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
381 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans being discussed in relation to Sligo Garda station’s status as a regional centre; the discussions that have taken place with regard to relocating the new regional centre to Galway city; if he will confirm that the services and status of Sligo Garda station are secure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36012/07]
View answerIn accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007, proposals to alter the boundaries of a regional or divisional geographical area, or to establish or relocate a divisional or district headquarters are matters in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. I have recently approved the Commissioner's Policing Plan for 2008 and, in accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007, I will lay it before both Houses of the Oireachtas very shortly. In advance of it being laid before the Houses it would not be appropriate to comment on the details of the plan.
