Jim O'Callaghan
Question:399. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the review of the boundaries of Garda districts and the dispersement of Garda stations. [34083/17]
View answerThursday, 13 July 2017
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The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Inspectorate, at the request of the Policing Authority, is carrying out a review of the dispersal and use of resources available to An Garda Síochána in the delivery of policing services to local communities. In this context, I understand that the Authority has informed the Inspectorate that the review should take account of:
- the changing environments in rural, developing urban and suburban areas;
- the views of local communities;
- the allocation to and deployment of Garda resources at the local policing level, including the use of the Garda Reserve, Garda facilities and Garda equipment; and
- relevant recommendations made in previous Inspectorate reports.
It is clear that a comprehensive review is being envisaged by the Authority, including a consultative process with local communities, and I have been advised by the Authority that the review is expected to be completed within the first half of 2018.