Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 464: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria which needs to be met in order to establish a Garda station in the Kilcoole area. [9015/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Any decision to establish a Garda station is made by the Commissioner following consultation with senior management and my Department. Factors relevant in any such decision could include the physical condition, capacity and staffing levels of other Garda stations in the district; crime trends and demographics of the area; and other operational policing needs.