Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy will be aware that only a small amount of money is accruing from the sale of Garda stations because, in many instances, closed Garda stations are being subsumed for community use which I am encouraging, rather than trying to extract commercial value from every Garda station. That is a good and proper approach to take in that regard. Separate from any money that will accrue from the sale of properties, Garda recruitment has recommenced this year for the first time in many years and I look forward to a significant intake of gardaí into the college in Templemore during 2014. Also, given the concern about the aging profile of some Garda vehicles, more than €9 million has been allocated for this purpose.

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