Francis Noel Duffy
Ceist:
243. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Justice if an assessment will be carried out on the need for a new Garda station in Citywest, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6230/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
Under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business including all operational policing decisions regarding the Garda estate. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however informed by the Garda Authorities that there are no current plans for a new Garda Station in Citywest. The area is currently policed from Rathcoole Garda Station, supported by Clondalkin Garda Station.
I am advised that Citywest, Dublin 24 is within the operational area of the Rathcoole Sub District. The town of Citywest is partially included in the sub district with a divide in responsibility for policing the area between the Tallaght and Rathcoole sub districts.
I am also advised that Rathcoole Garda station is a sub district in the ‘L’ District and is open to the public on a daily basis from 10am to 6pm. As of 31 December 2022, I can inform the Deputy that there 18 Garda members assigned to that station. In addition, there are 118 Garda members assigned to Clondalkin Garda Station, consisting of two Superintendents, five Inspectors, 19 Sergeants and 92 Gardaí.
I am also informed that as of the same date, there are 215 Gardaí assigned to Tallaght Garda Station, consisting of one Superintendent, nine Inspectors, 27 Sergeants and 178 Gardaí.
I trust this information will be of assistance to you.
I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.
