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Extending opening hours at Killybegs Garda Station won't result in bigger Garda presence

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Extending opening hours at Killybegs Garda Station won't result in bigger Garda presence

A move to extend opening hours at Killybegs Garda Station won't result in an increase in a Garda presence in the town.

 

That's according to Independent TD Thomas Pringle who was reacting to news that an administrator is to be employed at the station.

 

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The role will involve assisting members of the public with the likes of passport queries and generally act as a go between with Gardai.

 

Deputy Pringle says while it mean an improvement to certain services, it won't mean extra Garda personnel on the ground: