Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On Garda strength in the Wexford division, the Deputy will be aware that there are now more gardaí than has been the case since before 2009. I am sure he is very keen that the numbers continue to increase. He mentioned Gorey Garda station. I recently had the opportunity to visit it and acknowledged the ongoing very positive and constructive work in which gardaí in the Gorey region are engaged. Next week, I will visit Wexford town and will have the opportunity to see the state-of-the-art Garda station there at first hand. I recently performed the official opening of the state-of-the-art courthouse, which is a multi-million euro development in Wexford town.

I acknowledge what Deputy Browne said in respect of vacancies in the supervisory ranks of sergeant and inspector. While acknowledging that these are issue for the Garda Commissioner, I understand that competition for promotion to the ranks of sergeant and inspector are currently in train and that should be of assistance.

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