David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the changes that are planned in the organisation of Garda divisions in County Cork; when these changes are due to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007 proposals, inter alia, to alter the boundaries of a divisional geographical area are a matter in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. The 2008 Policing Plan contains the Commissioner's proposals to realign Garda boundaries in a number of areas around the country to make them coterminous with local authority boundaries. The Plan also includes the re-location of the Divisional Headquarters in Cork North from Fermoy to Mallow and the amalgamation of Watercourse Road and the Mallow Road Garda Stations to provide improved facilities for the future policing in these areas of Cork city.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that Project Boards have been established in each division to develop implementation plans including time scales for the roll-out of the agreed changes.