Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
883 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to establish a Garda station in the Castletroy area of Limerick in view of the increased population in the area and the large number of people who work and study there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30167/08]
View answerThe 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, as provided for in Section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Garda accommodation programme is based on agreed priorities and it is brought forward in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently no plans to establish a Garda Station in the Castletroy area. I am further informed that the Commissioner has established a Garda Accommodation Programme Board, under the chairmanship of the Chief Administrative Officer, to prepare a long-term accommodation strategy for the Force. As part of this strategy, discussions are taking place with the Limerick Regeneration Board regarding the location of Garda Stations in Limerick City. The policing accommodation needs of Castletroy will be considered in the context of this strategy.
