Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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This is important because in the context of the Estimates, we are considering real expenditure. I am not asking the Minister of State to comment on the High Court proceedings. The decision will be made by the court but we need to ensure there are contingencies built into the Estimates. Have we identified a short-term facility that will allow us to relocate the Garda nerve centre from Harcourt Court to a suitable location, should the High Court uphold the decision not to renew the lease. Is there provision for such a contingency fund built into the Estimates? Will the personnel currently in Harcourt Street be accommodated? The suggestion is that the proposal accommodation near the port tunnel has the capacity to accommodate only half the total number of staff in Harcourt Court. That is not suitable.