Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 June 2012
28 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken towards the closures of additional Garda stations; the locations of the stations to be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29737/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Garda Síochána Acts 2005-2007, the Commissioner is required to submit, before November of each year, a policing plan for the forthcoming year. Any proposals for the closure of Garda stations or the altering of Regional or Divisional boundaries must be set out in the plan. The Policing Plan for 2013 has not yet been prepared and therefore it is not possible to say at this stage what it may contain although I expect that it will contain measures to address the ongoing issue of rationalisation of the Garda station network.
