Aidan Farrelly
Ceist:662. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he last formally met with the Chief Superintendent of Kildare-Carlow division; and the topics discussed. [45243/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 June 2026
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Freagraí scríofa
I can inform the Deputy that on 4 September 2025 I visited Carlow Garda Station in the Kildare/Carlow Division.
Local Gardaí briefed me on local policing matters, including crime trends, crime prevention initiatives, road traffic enforcement, Garda community schemes, Juvenile Diversion Projects, and Local Community Safety Partnerships among other issues of priority.
Chief Superintendent Buckley commenced his role as Divisional Officer of Kildare/Carlow Division in December 2024 and we have not yet had the opportunity to formally meet in his time as Divisional Officer.
It is my practice to meet with Garda senior managers, Gardaí and Garda staff to better understand the front-line policing challenges they face locally, to make sure the Government can provide the most appropriate and effective support. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss each Garda Division's Policing Plan, how community policing is delivered in each Division, and how local Gardaí can work with Local Community Safety Partnerships.