Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 649: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider requesting the review of the policing of a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23324/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts, proposals to alter the boundaries of a Divisional area are a matter in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the policing requirements for the location referred to by the Deputy were fully considered by An Garda Síochána as part of a programme of Garda Divisional boundary re-alignments in 2009. The Garda authorities concluded at that time that the area referred to should remain within the Cork West Division.

I am further informed that the Garda authorities are satisfied that the policing needs of the area are best met within the current boundary alignment and that they have no plans to alter the existing policing arrangements for the area.