asked the Minister for Justice whether it is proposed to close any Garda stations in east Mayo; and, if so, the location and reasons in each case.

It is not proposed to close any Garda station in east Mayo.

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asked the Minister for Justice if it is proposed to provide a Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare; and, if so, when.

The question of providing a Garda station in Leixlip is being examined in my Department in consultation with the Garda authorities. This examination is being carried out as part of an overall assessment of the current police needs of developing areas within the Dublin Metropolitan Area.