Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
519. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his further plans in relation to the closure of Garda stations; if he has had discussions with An Garda Síochána in relation to this matter; if they are working on any proposals to be brought to his attention on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7126/13]
View answerEach year the Commissioner prepares a Policing Plan which outlines his proposals for providing the policing service in the country for the following year. Among other things, this plan must include any proposals he has for the re-organisation of the Divisional or Regional network together with any plans he has for the closure of a Garda station. While the Policing Plan for 2014 has not yet been prepared, I understand, from discussions with the Garda Commissioner, that the current consolidation process will be largely completed by the end of this year and it seems unlikely at this point in time that there will be any further station closures in 2014 and 2015.
