Justice Minister seeks to re-open Garda stations on pilot basis

The first steps in reopening a number of Garda stations will be initiated today by Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald, as committed to in the programme for government.

Six stations will re-open under a pilot project. These will then be reviewed to see if they have changed local crime levels.

Ms Fitzgerald will seek Cabinet approval to permit Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan to begin the process. The pilot will then be reviewed by the policing authority.