Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
211. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of media reports (details supplied) which state that she is proposing a review of Garda districts; to provide further information on the proposed review and its potential impact on the constituency of Louth and east Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7340/16]
View answerDuring 2011 and 2012, An Garda Síochána completed a comprehensive review of its district and station network. The objective of this review was to identify opportunities to introduce strategic reforms to enhance service delivery, increase efficiency and streamline practices within the organisation. The review concluded that a revised district and station network commensurate with the organisation’s resource base would best meet public demand. As a result, the Garda District and Station Rationalisation Programme was implemented in An Garda Síochána during 2012 and 2013.
This was reflected in An Garda Síochána’s Policing Plans for 2012 and 2013 which set out the details of the closure of 39 Garda stations in 2012 and 100 Garda stations in 2013.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there are currently no plans to alter existing districts and that any further organisation development initiatives will similarly be outlined in future Policing Plans.
