Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason he closed Whitehall Garda station, Dublin 9. [23717/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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In the Policing Plan for 2012, the Garda Commissioner proposed the closure of a number of Garda stations, including Whitehall Garda Station, after a detailed review of all aspects of the stations and a careful analysis of the potential for the more efficient deployment of Garda members in the areas concerned. Commenting on the closures in the Policing Plan, the Commissioner said that "these decisions were only made after careful analysis and research and I am confident that this action will result in a more efficient delivery of policing services". I fully support the Commissioner in his objective of bringing new efficiencies to the delivery of policing services and of prioritising frontline operational policing for the benefit of the public.