Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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157. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the Donegal town Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42800/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Donegal Garda station was not identified for closure in the Policing Plan for 2013 and currently there are no proposals being prepared to close the station or alter its opening hours. As the Deputy is already aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of demographics, crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. As of the 31 August 2013, Donegal Garda Station had a complement of 30 members.