I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 512 together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Adamstown is part of the Carrickbyrne sub-district. The current personnel strength of Carrickbyrne Garda station is two, all ranks.
Local Garda management is satisfied that the arrangements currently in place at Carrickbyrne are adequate to meet current policing needs of the area. There are currently no plans to open a Garda station in Adamstown.
The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next becomes available the needs of Carrickbyrne will be fully considered within the overall context of the needs of Garda stations throughout the country.