Jim Glennon (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 338: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has had discussions with the Garda Commissioner in relation to changing the boundaries of divisional geographical areas under the control of a chief superintendent; the divisional areas which would be affected by these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7560/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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A study group under the chairmanship of the assistant commissioner, northern region has been established to examine various issues associated with possible new boundary alignments in the Cavan-Monaghan and Louth-Meath divisions. The study group is in the preliminary stages of its work and has, to date, only looked at various possibilities to facilitate the establishment of a consultative study group. There are currently no immediate proposals to review the existing divisional boundaries of the remaining divisions.

Jim Glennon (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 339: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the geographical area of Fingal with a population of 196,413 persons now warrants the setting up of a Garda division for Fingal, under the control of a chief superintendent, to ensure a co-ordinated approach to policing in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7561/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Fingal County Council area, traditionally referred to as north County Dublin, encompasses parts of the Garda divisions of the Dublin metropolitan regions north and west and the southern part of the Louth-Meath Garda division. Garda management are of the opinion that the effective delivery of a police service to these areas is not in any way impeded or diminished by the present Garda Síochána administrative structures. There are no proposals to review the existing divisional boundaries that cover the Fingal County Council area.