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Fri 05 May 2004Labour critical of plan to close Garda stationsPlans by the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, to close Garda stations, including some in urban areas, have been criticised by the Labour Party.Mr McDowell said yesterday that he intended to rationalise the 700 stations, headquarters complexes and other Garda accommodation throughout the State.