Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 629: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on establishing Garda divisions on a county basis to facilitate the introduction of joint policing committees with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10410/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Garda Síochána has no current plans to establish Garda divisions on a county basis. There are many local authorities in addition to those responsible for counties. I am confident that the appropriate Garda officers will attend meetings of the committees.