I am informed by the Garda authorities that the opening hours of Ballinrobe Garda station, County Mayo, are from 11 am to 1 pm on Monday to Saturday inclusive and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Local Garda management is satisfied that the current opening hours of Ballinrobe Garda station are adequate to meet the present policing needs of the area. Accordingly, there are currently no plans to alter these opening hours.
The extension of the current opening hours would necessitate the employment of Garda personnel on indoor administrative duties. Such personnel can be utilised more effectively in providing a visible Garda presence on outdoor policing duties. The Office of Public Works has estimated the construction cost of the new station at €1,008,000.