Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 February 2004
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Garda Stations.
285 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the 1997 decision to accord divisional status to Tallaght in the matter of policing has not been implemented; when the resources that accompany divisional status will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4358/04]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda authorities that Tallaght is eleventh on the Garda building programme priority list. It is proposed to construct a new divisional headquarters on the site as part of a joint development with South Dublin County Council. The Office of Public Works is currently considering a report on the feasibility of redeveloping the site at Tallaght. However, it is not possible to give a timeframe for the commencement of this project.
The personnel strength, all ranks, of Tallaght Garda station at 9 February 2004 was 163. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of Tallaght will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country.
