297 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will establish a Garda station in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, in view of the increase in the number of houses and residents and the proposals to build a large number of houses in the Baldoyle, Donaghmede, Grange Abbey and Clarehall areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3974/00]

The Garda authorities are responsible for detailed allocation of Garda personnel and resources. They have informed me that the Donaghmede area consists of Clarehall, Donaghmede, St. Donaghs, Grangmore, Grange Abbey, New Grove, Millbrook, Newbury, Hollywell, the Donahies and the Beeches housing estates. It is located between two and three miles from Coolock Garda station. This area consists of approximately 18,000 people. It is a residential area with local authority houses in St Donagh's and Millbrook.

The main amenities in the area include one church, junior and senior national schools, two community schools, railway station, community club and the Donaghmede shopping complex.