Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the names of Garda stations in the Dublin region which will have open days within the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27560/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that the following Garda Stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region are scheduled to hold open days within the next six months:-

Open days are aimed at strengthening relationships between local Gardaí and the local community, particularly members from non-Irish cultural and ethnic minorities. Visitors are offered an opportunity to tour stations and to engage with Crime Prevention, Juvenile Liaison, Ethnic Liaison Officers and Community Gardaí. They are also able to interact with some of the specialist Garda units including the Garda Dog Unit, the Garda Mounted Unit and Motorcycle Unit. In some cases attending children are given a demonstration of equipment used by An Garda Síochána.