Written answers
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Garda Stations
11:00 pm
Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 872: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on allocating funding for the establishment of a Garda base in Clarecastle, County Clare, consisting of office accommodation to aid An Garda Síochána in its work in view of the rapidly expanding population in Clarecastle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/08]
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the Clarecastle area is serviced from Ennis Garda Station approximately two miles away. The personnel strength (all ranks) of Ennis Garda Station as at 31st May, 2008 was 120. I am also advised that Clarecastle is one of four Community Policing areas in the Ennis District which has one member allocated on a full-time basis to the area.
I am further informed that opening a Garda Station at Clarecastle would necessitate the deployment of additional Garda personnel on indoor administrative duties who may be more effectively deployed on outdoor policing duties. The assignment of Garda personnel, including civilian staff is continually monitored and reviewed by the Commissioner to ensure that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
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