Speaking at the Garda Superintendents Association Annual Conference in Westmanstown the Commissioner availed of the opportunity to clarify the position.
Some confusion appears to have arisen concerning the closure of Garda stations, particularly in rural Ireland.
Speaking at the Garda Superintendents Association Annual Conference in Westmanstown today, the 21/4/09 the Commissioner availed of the opportunity to clarify the position by stating that “the Garda accommodation strategy is not targeted towards recommending the closure of Garda stations”.
He emphasised that “The aim of this strategy is clear and simple. It is about ensuring that Garda accommodation is safe, secure and fit for operational purpose to facilitate the ongoing delivery of the highest and most up-to-date standards of professional policing into the future”.
The Commissioner considers that a network of Garda Stations is a key tool in providing an effective policing service and the successful implementation of the National Model of Community Policing which he recently launched with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
Garda Press Office
21st April 2009
