Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 115: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has made a decision on the recommendation contained in the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes Report that the garda station network should be reduced by about half which would result in the closure of around 350 garda stations; if his attention has been drawn to the concern created in many communities by this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40142/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the role Garda stations play particularly in rural communities. As the Deputy is well aware the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, and the decisions on the issues arising, including the recommendations in relation to the Garda network will be a matter for the Government. Accordingly, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage pending the outcome of these deliberative processes.