Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in the course of the review of Garda divisions and districts, he has determined where the proposed new district or divisional headquarters are expected to be located in north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30464/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 decisions to alter Garda regional or divisional geographical areas or to establish or relocate divisional or district headquarters are matters for the Garda Commissioner in the first instance, in the context of his Annual Policing Plans. The Commissioner has recently submitted proposals to my Department to align Garda Divisions with local authority boundaries, which will lead to greater efficiencies and effectiveness for the Force and facilitate more effective operation of the Joint Policing Committees.

The 2008 Annual Policing Plan, which will include the specific aspects of the proposals to be implemented next year, will shortly be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas in compliance with Section 22(6) of the Act. In advance of this, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the specific matters raised.