Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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Question 1179: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will consider the establishment of a new Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33887/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Proposals in relation to the opening of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to by the Deputy is patrolled by both uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the District Detective and Drug Units, the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Corps personnel. In addition, four dedicated Community Policing Gardaí operate in the area.

I am further advised that the Garda authorities do not favour the opening of a new station in the area and they are satisfied that it is being provided with a comprehensive policing service.