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Gardaí reveal locations of new regional and divisional headquarters

An Garda Síochána has revealed where new regional and divisional headquarters will be as part o...
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

16.55 25 Sep 2019


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Gardaí reveal locations of new regional and divisional headquarters

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

16.55 25 Sep 2019


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An Garda Síochána has revealed where new regional and divisional headquarters will be as part of its new operating model.

It is part of a restructuring programme which will see the regions reduce from six to four and the divisions from 28 to 19.

The plan, announced in August, will see some 1,800 more Gardaí on the front-line by 2021.

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The force says: "A wide range of operational factors have been considered when deciding where the new regional and divisional headquarters should be based.

"These factors included population, geography, projected growth, crime trends and workload across a range of work streams."

The new operating model has already begun with the amalgamation of regions.

It will be introduced into divisions on a phased basis.

While divisions in the border region are unlikely to see any significant change until further clarity is available on Brexit.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said: "Our new operating model will see larger divisions with more resources, it will deliver increased Garda visibility in communities, as well more localised services.

"Resources will be strongly focused on community policing.

"Chief superintendents and superintendents will be empowered to make decisions on how policing is best delivered within their divisions while working to a corporate framework.

"Superintendents will be located throughout the divisions and will be supported by additional sergeants and inspectors."

The new regional and divisional headquarters are:

North Western Region

Regional Headquarters Murrough, Co. Galway
Regional Chief Superintendent Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Divisions and Headquarters in North Western Region

Galway Murrough, Co, Galway
Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Donegal/Sligo/Leitrim Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Cavan/Monaghan/Louth Drogheda, Co. Louth

Eastern Region

Regional Headquarters Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Regional Chief Superintendent Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Divisions and Headquarters in the Eastern Region

Meath/Westmeath Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Laois/Offaly/Kildare Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Wexford/Wicklow Wexford, Co. Wexford
Waterford/Kilkenny/Carlow Waterford, Co. Waterford

Southern Region

Regional Headquarters Anglesea Street, Cork City
Regional Chief Superintendent Anglesea Street, Cork City

Divisions and Headquarters in the Southern Region

Cork City Anglesea Street, Cork City
Cork County Macroom (Bandon until new headquarters is built in Macroom)
Kerry Tralee, Co. Kerry
Limerick Henry Street, Limerick
Clare/Tipperary Ennis, Co. Clare

Dublin Metropolitan Region

Regional Headquarters Harcourt Square, Dublin
Regional Chief Superintendent Harcourt Square, Dublin

Divisions and Headquarters in the DMR

DMR North Ballymun, Dublin
DMR South Crumlin, Dublin
DMR North Central Store Street, Dublin
DMR South Central Kevin Street, Dublin
DMR East Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
DMR West Blanchardstown, Dublin


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