Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 503: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding his programme for new Garda roster arrangements; when the new arrangements will come into force; if the new arrangements will apply to the Garda traffic corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3536/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Garda Síochána Action Plan, agreed as part of the Public Service Agreement, provides for the development of a new Garda Roster system which more closely matches the availability of staff with policing demands, while protecting the welfare of members. I understand from the Commissioner that discussions on the rostering system, which applies to all Gardaí, are near to completion and that An Garda Síochána is fully committed to commence implementation of the new roster system in April 2012. The implementation of the new roster system will ensure that resources are optimally deployed when and where they are required, to every part of the community, both rural and urban.