Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
465. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda superintendent, based in Thomastown, County Kilkenny has now been transferred elsewhere; the plans for a replacement to be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46527/15]
View answerThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keeps this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.
I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that she recently announced a promotion competition for the selection of officers for appointment to the rank of Superintendent and that the filling of the Superintendent vacancy in Thomastown will be considered in the overall context of the efficient use of resources. In the meantime, an Inspector in the District has been appointed in an acting-up capacity to Superintendent and can carry out all necessary statutory functions.
