Denise Mitchell
Ceist:396. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the weekly opening hours of Howth Garda station. [9401/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 3 June 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána and is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for matters including the opening hours of Garda stations and the allocation of personnel. As Minister, I have no role in relation to such matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that Howth Garda Station is open to the public from 7am to 9pm daily.
As with all Garda stations which are not open to the public on a full time basis, I am informed by the Garda authorities that telephone calls to a station during periods of closure are automatically routed to the nearest 24-hour station in the District. If any member of the public requires Garda assistance and calls Howth Garda station between 9pm and 7am, they are re-directed to Raheny Garda Station. It is also important to note that in cases of emergency, any person can also call the 999 or 112 emergency service for an urgent Garda response.
I am assured that Garda management keeps the allocation of Garda resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.