Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This is a major blow to the people of that area from a security perspective. No one would wish for this to happen in any community but I note in particular that Boyle is the capital of north Roscommon. In addition, the stations at Cootehall, Loughglynn and Tarmonbarry have been closed.

All those local Garda stations have closed but a regional Garda station has been amalgamated with Castlerea. This is a major blow to the constituency. I cannot understand why the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, has a desire to remove a service such as the courthouse in Boyle and other services from County Roscommon. I appeal to him on the matter at this stage. I hope the Fine Gael Deputy elected for Roscommon will at long last use his influence to try to prevent the further downgrading of the county.