Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 February 2014
185. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to appoint a sergeant to Coachford Garda station, County Cork; if he will restore a full-time Garda station to Coachford Garda station; if he will downgrade Coachford Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10096/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts and I have no function in that matter. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.
I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Coachford Garda Station on 31 January 2014, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 1. Coachford Garda Station is located in the Macroom Garda District and the personnel strength of Macroom Garda District on the same date was 70. There are also 4 Garda Reserves and 4 Civilian staff attached to the Macroom Garda District. Coachford Station is scheduled to be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday each week, subject to the availability of resources. There are no current plans to alter these arrangements.
