Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 23 November 2017

Public Accounts Committee

Reopening of Garda Stations: Discussion

9:00 am

Mr. Dónall Ó Cualáin:

I contend that, given the absolutely fluid situation when it comes to demographics and population trends, etc., the broader work that Government asked for on the station reopenings on a pilot basis, and the further work that the Inspectorate with the Authority is carrying out on boundaries, will be critically important and will inform future decision making on resource allocation. That will ensure a fair allocation across the country and that we continue to keep an eye on that. It would be useful to have an up-to-date scientific basis for that.