Written answers
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Garda Deployment
8:00 pm
Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 606: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals for the Louth/Meath Garda Division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30956/07]
Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, decisions on the realignment of Garda Regional and Divisional boundaries 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.
It would be inappropriate for me to comment on the specific matter raised by the Deputy prior to the policing plans containing such details being laid before the Houses.
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