Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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142. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the overhaul of Garda rostering that has taken place in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43720/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The new Garda roster was introduced on a pilot basis to maximise the availability of gardaí when they are needed, to protect the health and welfare of members and to be compliant with the provisions of the Working Time Directive. The new roster also took account of the recommendations of reports of the Garda Inspectorate and in particular the report on Resource Allocation.

The new roster, as a pilot, is currently the subject of review by the Garda authorities which will be completed as soon as possible. This review will take into account the roster-related issues identified in the report of the Garda Inspectorate on Crime Investigation which I published this week.