Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
382. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the proposed changes to Garda districts will affect the policing arrangements at a station (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the two gardaí currently stationed there will remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13666/13]
View answerThe Garda Commissioner has completed a comprehensive review of the district and station network and has set out, in his Policing Plan for 2013, a revised District and Station network.
He has informed me that, in relation to the Swinford and Claremorris Districts, these will be amalgamated into the new enlarged District of Claremorris. This amalgamation will be implemented during 2013.
As a consequence of this amalgamation, the Foxford Garda sub-district, which is currently part of the Swinford Garda District, will be amalgamated into the Ballina District. This amalgamation will not affect the policing service provided to the community of the Foxford Garda sub-district. The policing service in the Foxford sub-district will be augmented on a 24 hour basis by personnel assigned to Ballina Garda Station.
