The process to reopen six former Garda stations has officially begun.
The assistant Garda Commissioner John O’Driscoll has decided to reopen six stations.
- Stepaside, Co Dublin;
- Rush, Co Dublin;
- Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow;
- Donard, Co Wicklow;
- Ballinspittle, Co Cork
- Bawnboy, Co Cavan.
The Cabinet was briefed on the decision this morning.
A Garda report published by Minister of Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan TD says reopening these stations on a pilot basis gives them a good geographical spread of extra coverage across the country.