Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2012
75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if arising from the closure of Garda stations at various locations throughout the country, his attention has been drawn to the difficulty for gardaí to respond to requests for assistance in the more remote regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54806/12]
View answerThe Policing Plan for 2013, which I am laying before the House today, outlines the Commissioner's proposal for the continued re-organisation and consolidation of the Garda station and District network and includes details of station closures and District re-organisation throughout the country. I must stress that the principal aim of this consolidation process is to allow the more efficient deployment of personnel and the more effective delivery of policing services to the public across the country and including in remote areas. It is also the case that, even after the proposed closures, we will still have a high number of police stations by international standards.
