Dáil debates
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions
An Garda Síochána
9:50 am
Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
As the Minister is aware, a new Garda operating model was introduced in early 2019 on a pilot basis. The model proposes to reduce the number of Garda divisions from 28 to 19. It will not be a suitable configuration for the Border region. It is proposed that Cavan, Monaghan and Louth would be amalgamated into one Garda division with the chief superintendent based in Drogheda. It is a long way from Drogheda to Blacklion or Dowra in west Cavan Literally, it is a journey from the east coast to the west coast. I would like the views of the Minister on this proposed model and reconfiguration.
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