Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the management of the Garda Estate. Additionally, the Commissioner determines the distribution and stationing of the Garda Síochána throughout the State under Section 33 of the Act. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that Leighlinbridge Garda Station was closed as part of the closure of 139 Garda Stations across the country in 2012 and 2013, and was subsequently identified as one of a small number of stations to be re-opened.

For the Deputy's information, I am further advised that the area in question is serviced by Muine Bheag Garda Station, which is a 24hr Garda Station and is located 5.7km from Leighlinbridge Garda Station.

The position in relation to Leighlinbridge Garda Station will be kept under review.