Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:1344. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice the times that members of the public can currently access assistance at three garda stations (details supplied). [30309/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 June 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). The Commissioner is also responsible under Section 33 of the Act for determining the deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions and have no part in determining the hours that individual Garda stations are open to the public.
I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimal use. I understand that it is a matter for the Divisional Chief Superintendent to determine the distribution of duties among the personnel available to them, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs.
It is my understanding that Bridewell and Mountjoy Garda Stations are part of the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Central Division and that Cabra Station is part of the DMR West Division.
The Garda authorities have advised me that the following are the current opening times of the public office of each station.
|
Station |
Times Open to Public |
|
Cabra |
7am – 9pm |
|
Bridewell |
24 Hrs |
|
Mountjoy |
24 Hrs |