Assurance of a sergeant for Collon

Summary

The Minister reiterated that 50 sergeant promotions were planned but gave no assurance or timetable for appointing one to Collon; McGahon renewed his appeal, citing the station’s border location and Sergeant Morrissey’s sacrifice.

Michael Woods Dr. Woods Fianna Fáil

I have given the answer in relation to Collon Garda station and the appointment of a sergeant. All I can do is reiterate what is the position: There is a promotional competition currently taking place as a result of which there will be 50 promotions to rank of sergeant. That will ensure an improvement in the position that has obtained over the last few months.

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Brendan McGahon Mr. McGahon Fine Gael

Because of our location, in proximity to the Border——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy has already made that point quite effectively.

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Brendan McGahon Mr. McGahon Fine Gael

—— and because Sergeant Morrissey paid the supreme sacrifice——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Clearly we are having repetition.

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Brendan McGahon Mr. McGahon Fine Gael

——in the fight against terrorism, does the Minister not accept that no Garda station in Border areas should be deprived of a sergeant? Will he give an assurance that a sergeant will be appointed to that station?

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