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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Mar 2003

Vol. 563 No. 4

Written Answers - Garda Stations.

Charlie O'Connor

Question:

542 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the strong and growing campaign for a second Garda station in Tallaght, Dublin 24, to be located in the still developing Tallaght west area; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that further development plans for Tallaght west justify such aspirations; if he will initiate serious discussions on the matter with the Garda authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7795/03]

I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the operation and detailed allocation of personnel and resources to individual areas, that they are not in favour of an additional Garda station at Tallaght. The establishment of a second Garda station in the Tallaght area would necessitate the employment of Garda personnel on indoor administrative duties. Such personnel can be utilised more effectively in providing a visible Garda presence on outdoor policing duties. Garda offices have been provided in Killinarden, Jobstown and Fettercairn and are staffed for a minimum of two hours one day per week. This is a joint initiative with South Dublin County Council which provides a member of its housing staff to deal with accommodation problems and anti-social behaviour in local authority areas.

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