Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We were given a great deal of information, but the question I specifically asked was who takes the final decision on the opening of a Garda station. Assistant Commissioner O'Driscoll said: " It will be a matter for the Acting Commissioner to decide which stations will be opened and to inform the Minister of that decision but Acting Commissioner Ó Cualáin said: "make a recommendation to Government". I want to clarify whether the acting Commissioner makes a recommendation and ultimately it is the final decision of Government.