Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
428. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional supports that have been put in place since the closure of the Kill O' The Grange Garda station in County Dublin such as mobile clinics, community alert schemes and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16276/14]
View answer429. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the proposed site for the new Garda station that was to facilitate the merging of Cabinteely Garda station and Kill O'The Grange stations in County Dublin; the timeline for its construction and when it will be opened and estimated staff at the station. [16277/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 together.
The Policing Plan for 2013 outlined the Garda Commissioner's proposals for the continued reorganisation and consolidation of the Garda Station and District network. In preparing that plan, the Commissioner reviewed all aspects of the Garda Síochána’s policing model, including the deployment of personnel, the utilisation of modern technologies and the operation of Garda stations, both in terms of opening hours and possible closures.
The Commissioner determined as a result of that review that a number of Garda stations should be closed and concluded that the communities covered by the areas in question could be better served by having Gardaí patrolling the areas rather than being confined to a specific premises. The revised structures continue to support An Garda Síochána's community policing philosophy.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Dún Laoghaire and Cabinteely Sub Districts now provide the policing service to the Kill O'The Grange area. I am further informed that An Garda Síochána has engaged actively with the residents of Kill O'The Grange and put in place specific arrangements to provide regular Garda clinics within the former Kill O'The Grange Sub District. These clinics are held in Kill O'The Grange, Sallynoggin and Foxrock.
The Deputy will be aware that, following the closure of Kill O'The Grange Garda station, Garda personnel were transferred to Cabinteely and Dun Laoghaire Garda stations, with additional accommodation being provided at both locations for the purposes of accommodating those members who were transferred.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that a full policing service continues to be provided for Kill O'The Grange and that there are currently no plans to develop a new Garda Station to cater for the area.
