John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 324: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider funding for a new Garda sub-station in the ward three area of Waterford City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22372/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There are currently no plans to establish a Garda Sub-Station in the ward three area of Waterford City.

The Garda authorities point out that the opening of any new Garda station would necessitate the deployment of additional Garda personnel to indoor administrative duties. Such personnel can be utilised more effectively in providing a visible Garda presence on outdoor policing duties.