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Garda Station Closures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2017

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Questions (118)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations which have been closed in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division in the past decade, in tabular form; the number of these buildings that have been sold; if An Garda Síochána has plans for the remaining stations in State ownership; her plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21097/17]

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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel and resources, including decisions in relation to Garda stations and I, as Minister, have no direct role in these matters.

I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand I will inform the Deputy accordingly.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A

I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 118 for answer on 3rd May, 2017, regarding Garda stations in the Cavan Monaghan Garda Division that have been closed. As you will recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available, and I undertook to contact you again.

You will be aware that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

During 2012 and 2013, An Garda Síochána completed a comprehensive review of its district and station network with the objective of identifying 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 which resulted in the closure of some 139 Garda stations including, in the Cavan/Monaghan Division— Bawnboy, Clontibret, Corrinshigagh, Newbliss, Smithborough and Redhills, which have been returned to the OPW, Tullyvin, which was sold by public auction on 24 June 2014, Shantonagh, which was returned to the landlord from which it was leased, and Stradone, which is required for use by An Garda Síochána. I trust that the above is of assistance.

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