Ray Burke
Question:198 Mr. R. Burke asked the Minister for Justice if she will arrange for the provision of a Garda sub-station in the Portrane and Donabate area of County Dublin in view of the increased population of this area. [6720/97]
Written Answers. - Garda Stations.
The Garda authorities have informed me that their position in relation to the provision of a Garda sub-station at Donabate-Portrane remains as stated in my reply to the Deputy's Question No. 188 of 6 February 1996 that, is, that the Garda authorities are not convinced that the opening of a new Garda station at Portrane-Donabate is justified given the fact that apart from the capital cost involved, it would absorb personnel which could be better used on outdoor patrol duties.
They will, however, continue to keep the policing arrangements in Donabate-Portrane under continual review and adjustments will be made as necessary.