FEBRUARY 2007

New Plan for Inishowen Gards

Details have been issued on longer opening hours in Garda stations across the peninsula. Other initiatives will include increased manpower and millions of euros investment into the regeneration of Garda stations. The plans, which have been part of a five year programme, will come into effect imminently.

Superintendent Vincent O'Brien said "The introduction of the later opening hours is to accommodate the service public who are at work during the day. The Flexible working hours will be reviewed in two months."The five strategic goals include national and international security, crime, traffic and road safety, public order and ethnic and cultural diversity. The Superintendent added that the reshaping of the force in Inishowen has been on the agenda for some time. "The Commissioner wanted to increase manpower from one Sergeant and five Gards to 2 sergeants and 12 Gards."

Superintendent O'Brien said, "I spotted gaps in the north Inishowen area. Five years ago when I arrived in Buncrana I made a decision to set out a five year plan to address the problem areas. I have seen new stations in place at Burnfoot and Muff, whilst Malin has been renovated. The worst aspect of my time here has been witnessing more than 30 young people loose their lives in road accidents. I'm very glad that the programme addresses that specific area."

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