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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2018

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Questions (170)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

170. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received a request from residents associations in the north fringe of Dublin city and south fringe for a new Garda station in this new urban and highly populated district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49746/18]

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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for operational decisions in respect of the effective and efficient use of resources available to An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.

I can confirm that I have received correspondence in connection with this matter enclosing or referring to the views of residents associations in the relevant area, including correspondence from the Deputy dated 13 and 28 November 2018.

In view of the issues raised, it has been necessary to consult with the Garda authorities prior to issuing a response to this correspondence,. I can assure the Deputy that a response will issue in the near future.

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