Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the proposed reorganisation of the Garda in County Louth; the changes proposed to Garda organisation and Garda barracks; and his proposals for Drogheda Garda barracks under the SMI proposals. [36226/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Garda SMI report makes recommendations on the reorganisation of Garda regions, divisions and districts throughout the country. However, the position has changed significantly since the consideration of these issues under the strategic management initiative, in that the Garda Síochána Act 2005, which enables the most fundamental modernisation of the Garda Síochána since the foundation of the State, provides that the Commissioner will have enhanced responsibilities in preparing proposals for organisational reform. It would be premature to anticipate at this stage what proposals, if any, might be developed by the Commissioner in this context. I have sought further information from the Garda Commissioner, particularly regarding gardaí in County Louth, and I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.