Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2012
354 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if any proposals have been submitted to Garda headquarters from the Donegal Garda division recommending the closure of any Garda stations in County Donegal; if so, the name of those Garda stations earmarked for closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33167/12]
View answerUnder the Garda Síochána Acts 2005-2007, the Commissioner is required to submit, before November of each year, a policing plan for the forthcoming year. Any proposals for the closure of Garda stations or the altering of Regional or Divisional boundaries must be set out in that plan. The Policing Plan for 2013 has not yet been prepared and therefore it is not possible to say at this stage what it may contain although I expect that it will contain measures to address the ongoing issue of rationalisation of the Garda station network.
