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Figures reveal that there are 96 less Gardaí in Donegal since 2010

written by Elaine McCallig June 25, 2017
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Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal Charlie McConalogue has called on the Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to ensure that Donegal receives an increased allocation of new Gardaí when a new tranche of trainees graduate later this year.

The Fianna Fáil Deputy made his comments following written correspondence from the former Minister Fitzgerald, confirming that 600 recruits are set to graduate in 2017.

“The former Minister has confirmed to me that just 17 new Gardaí have been allocated to Donegal since training resumed in 2014. That is an abysmal number considering the fact that just under 1,000 new Gardaí have graduated from Templemore in that time period.

“This meagre allocation coincides with closure of local Garda stations, cuts to personnel and a reduction of services across the county. It comes as no surprise that as a result of these harsh cuts that we have seen a significant increase in burglaries”, said Deputy McConalogue.

“There is no doubt that Donegal has suffered as a result of the Government’s refusal to allocate significant resources to the county. The strength of the force locally currently stands at 379; a marked drop from the 475 officers stationed in the county in 2010.

“We have reached a stage now where people, particularly older members of our communities, no longer feel safe in their homes. Many are afraid to go about their daily lives because they fear being out on their own. We need to see more Gardaí on the streets and in our towns and villages. Visibility plays a huge part in deterring crime and easing the fears of local people.

“I am calling on the new Minister for Justice to ensure that Donegal receives a substantial allocation of personnel once the new recruits graduate. I will continue to raise this issue with the Minister and the Commissioner”.

Figures reveal that there are 96 less Gardaí in Donegal since 2010 was last modified: June 26th, 2017 by Elaine McCallig
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