Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality arising from the new rosters, the number of shifts to cover a 24 hour period; the duration of each shift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54801/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that arising from the new rosters which commenced 30 April 2012, there are three shifts to cover a 24 hour period. These shifts have a duration of 10 hours on Monday to Saturday and a duration of 8 hours on a Sunday. The new rosters are designed to better match the availability of Gardaí with policing demands at national and local level, while also safeguarding the welfare of members. This and other reforming measures seek to maximise the efficiency of the Garda Síochána so that, even with reduced strength, an effective policing service will continue to be delivered across the country.