asked the Minister for Justice whether he is aware that there is grave local dissatisfaction with the proposal to reduce the strength of the Gardaí at Moneygall, County Offaly, from a Sergeant and three Gardaí to a Sergeant and one Garda; and whether he will have the proposal reconsidered.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Moneygall (Offaly) Gardaí.
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Until the recent transfer of an unmarried Garda from Moneygall station the strength which had been maintained at the centre for a number of years was one Sergeant and two Gardaí.
Since the transfer was effected, arrangements have been made to allocate part of this sub-district to the adjoining sub-district of Cloughjordan and to transfer the control of Moneygall from Birr to Templemore district. These measures will provide for more effective control and economic administration without impairing police efficiency.