I propose to take Questions Nos. 639, 678, 709, 778, 840, 936, 973, 1008, 1051, 1089, 1132, 1133 and 1170 together.
As the Deputies will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is primarily responsible the effective and efficient use of resources available to An Garda Síochána and I, as Minister, have no role in relation to the matter. This includes the Commissioner's responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations as well as operational matters such as the opening hours of Garda stations, taking into account crime trends and policing priorities, so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of the resources available.
The information requested relates to the opening hours of a large number of Garda stations in 11 Divisions, over a period of 9 years. I expect that compiling this information will take some time.
I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and will write to the Deputies concerned when it is to hand.