Stepaside reopening is ‘Del Boy politics’

The decision to re-open Stepaside Garda Station has been branded “Del Boy politics” by a member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which has criticised the move.

Policing priorities and value for money were “not considered” in the decision to reopen six Garda stations, including Stepaside, a report published by the PAC has concluded.

Reopening Stepaside Garda station in his Dublin Rathdown constituency was a major political issue for Minister for Transport Shane Ross and new Culture Minister Josepha Madigan.