Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2014
116. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to downgrade or close a Garda station (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43625/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her annual policing plans, as provided for in section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that, in the context of the provision of a new Regional Garda Headquarters at Murrough, the policing requirements of the Galway Division will, as a matter of course, be fully examined to ensure that an effective and efficient policing service continues to be delivered.
However the Minister has been further advised by the Garda Commissioner that there is no intention to close Salthill Garda Station.
