Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to repeated requests on behalf of residents in the Tallaght, Dublin 24 area to have a second Garda station established in west Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24525/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that their accommodation requirements for policing the Tallaght area will be best met by the re-development of the existing site at the Square.

The Commissioners of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision, refurbishment and maintenance of Garda buildings, are appraising the existing site with a view to maximising its development potential for the State. Planning is under way for a major development of the site to include all Garda requirements for Tallaght. It is expected that the necessary planning process will be initiated shortly. I assure the Deputy that there will be no avoidable delay in addressing Garda accommodation needs in Tallaght.