Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 July 2026
70. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda stations in County Galway operating on a full time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48936/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes all operational policing matters such as the opening hours of Garda stations. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under Section 34 of the Act.
The Garda Commissioner publishes full details of Garda stations including their opening hours in the Station Directory at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/contact-us/station-directory/. The Deputy should select the Galway Division and review the information using either the map or the list feature.
It is important to emphasise that An Garda Síochána do not police on a station basis, but rather on a Divisional basis. Gardaí see stations as locations within communities for people to attend, and for resources to be accommodated. Policing for an area will be delivered using all resources in a Community Engagement area, supported by all Divisional resources and units.
