Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to provide a new full-time Garda station in Rathcoole, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35318/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed that the Garda authorities that a Garda Accommodation Programme Board has been established under the chairmanship of the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a long-term accommodation strategy for the Force. The policing accommodation needs of Rathcoole will be considered in the context of this strategy.

I am further informed by the Garda Commissioner that Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible service is provided to the public. In that regard, the requirements of Rathcoole Garda Station will be fully considered by the Commissioner within the overall context of the needs of Garda Divisions throughout the country.