asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware of the concern of the people of Ballybrittas, County Laois at the absence of a Garda station in the village, and if he will consider purchasing and re-opening the former Garda station which is now for sale.
Written Answers. - County Laois Garda Station.
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The Garda authorities consider that the provision of a station in Ballybrittas would not be warranted at present and that the existing arrangements whereby the village is served from Portarlington station make the best use of available police resources.