Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
658. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a specific date for the closure of each Garda station announced by him in December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5713/13]
View answer659. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe he has set out for each district for the closure of the 100 Garda stations that he announced in December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5714/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 658 and 659 together.
The Commissioner's Policing Plan for 2013 sets out details for the closure of 100 Garda stations throughout the country. On the 31 January 2013, 95 of these Stations closed.
Plans are at an advanced stage for the closure of the five remaining stations, namely Redhills in Cavan/Monaghan Division, Barrack St in Cork City Division, Mary St. in Limerick Division and Kill O the Grange and Stepaside in DMR East Division. While no specific date has been set for the closure of these stations, it is expected that they will be closed in the coming months.
