John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has had any contact with South Dublin County Council in respect of the decision of the council in the Fortunestown local area draft plan to include a site in Tallaght west for a Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, decisions in relation to the opening of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that they are not aware of any plans to provide a site for a Garda station at the location referred to by the Deputy. In addition, I have not had any contact with South Dublin County Council in relation to this matter.