James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The question asked for a progress update on the new Garda station in Dublin 7. Deputy Farrell cast out a sliotar to his constituency. I am going to cross the river to Dublin 8, in which Heuston Station is located. A new Garda station was recently announced for that location. I am not sure whether it is a control centre or a Garda station. My main concern is the safety of commuters travelling to and from Kildare, but also anyone travelling on the Heuston line. What impact is that new station having? Will the gardaí stationed there travel on the trains or will they simply be present in the station concourse as rail travellers disembark? Will people be able to report a crime to those gardaí? Will the gardaí be patrolling or is it a case of having an information kiosk? I am asking for a general update on what the station will be used for or how it is already being used. I would appreciate any update the Minister can give.

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