An Garda Síochána
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-12
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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (LAB), Dublin Bay North

It is positive that the process is ongoing. I do not need to remind the Minister that the population in that area of Dublin has exploded, with a huge number of additional housing units due to be constructed in the coming years. There are concerns in that general area that things are not knitting together as neatly as they should. A lot of community infrastructure has come after the fact, such as schools and other basic provision for people. A Garda station lends itself to the feeling of community, security and togetherness. Is it envisaged that other Garda stations may close to facilitate the opening of this divisional headquarters? It was suggested in a previous answer that Coolock Garda station may be subsumed into this new, larger divisional headquarters.

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Sitting date: 2023-12-12