Johnny Brady (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 910: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is proposed to have a Garda station located in the Dublin north fringe development area. [24294/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed by Coolock, Raheny and Howth Garda stations. The personnel strength of Coolock, Raheny and Howth Garda stations as at 1 January 1999 and 14 September 2005 was as set out in the following table:

I am informed that local Garda management do not propose to locate a Garda station in the north fringe development area as it is adequately policed by gardaí attached to Coolock, Howth and Raheny Garda stations.

Furthermore, Garda management is of the view that the opening of a Garda station in the north fringe area would be inconsistent with contemporary policing plans and would necessitate the employment of additional personnel on indoor administrative duties who may be more effectively employed on outdoor policing duties.