Garda station needed for Cherrywood – Bailey

An Garda Síochána must examine the need for a new Garda Station in Cherrywood, Co. Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Dun Laoghaire TD, Maria Bailey, made the call in the context of expected population growth in the Cherrywood area in the near future.

“Given the planned growth in the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone in the Dun Laoghaire constituency, I strongly urge the Garda Commissioner to consider opening a new Garda Station for the area.

“The proposed re-opening of Stepaside Garda station is based on the population growth that area has experienced in the last decade.

“When completed, Cherrywood will provide for approximately 8,000 new homes with a potential population of 25,000, not to mention the expected influx of workers to the area, with an anticipated 20,000 jobs to be created.

“Now that we have a recovering economy, we can be one step ahead of housing development and ensure that communities have the necessary public services to cope with an influx of people.

“The Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone is adjacent to both the N11 and the M50 making it easily accessible and I believe the site also has the capacity to fit a helipad. The space available would, I believe, allow for the development of drone technology for the station.  In addition, there is also ample space for Garda accommodation.

“It is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide on the location of Garda Stations and I am writing to the Acting Commissioner to consider Cherrywood for a new, modern, up-to-date station.”

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