New Garda Operating Model sees shakeup in Louth Garda Division

The New Garda Operating Model which sees the Louth, Monaghan and Cavan garda divisions merge has resulted in a range of appointments within the Louth Garda District

The Garda Operating Model is being introduced as part of A Policing Service for the Future, which is the implementation plan based on the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.

This model is recommended by the both the Commission of the Future of Policing in Ireland and the Garda Inspectorate.

Gardai say the restructure reflects international best practice as well as the realities of modern day policing in Ireland, the changing nature of crime and population trends.

They further say that it will particularly enhance the investigation of crime through the delivery of a greater range of specialised services in local areas, such as the investigation of sexual crime, domestic violence, cyber-crime, and economic crime.

The Operating Model will see the number of Garda Divisions reduce from 28 to 21.

It included restructuring at National, Regional and local levels to provide a greater focus on community policed based on local needs.

The following appointments have taken place in line with the Garda Operating Model in the Louth / Cavan / Monaghan Garda Division with effect from the 3rd December 2023:

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  Chief Superintendent Alan McGovern, Millennium Centre, Dundalk with responsibility for Louth/ Cavan/ Monaghan Garda Division.

• Superintendent Gordan Englishby, Bailieboro Garda Station, with responsibility for Louth / Cavan / Monaghan Crime Functional Area.
• Superintendent Ronan Carey, Carrickmacross Garda Station with responsibility for Louth / Cavan / Monaghan Performance Assurance Functional Area.
• Superintendent John Callanan, Cavan Garda Station, with responsibility for Cavan Community Engagement Functional Area (with effect from the 11th December 2023).
• Superintendent Patrick O’Connell, Monaghan Garda Station, with responsibility for Monaghan Community Engagement Functional Area.
• Superintendent Charles Armstrong, Dundalk Garda Station, with responsibility for Louth North Community Engagement Functional Area.
• Superintendent Andrew Watters, Drogheda Garda Station, with responsibility for Louth South Community Engagement Functional Area.