Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister for Justice and Equality visited Clonmel Garda station, which I appreciate, when he went to the town to participate at a think-tank. The conditions in Clonmel station, for both gardaí and the public, are appalling. We have had announcement after announcement that work on the building would commence but, as is the case with Macroom station, there is a hold-up because of the bundling with Sligo. Will the Minister ensure work commences on the four stations in this bundle? Clonmel is the largest inland town in the country but its Garda station is more suited to Cromwellian times. It is unfair to expect gardaí to work in such a hovel or the public to use it. I ask the Minister and the Taoiseach to put their shoulders to the wheel to get these projects off the ground and at least progressed to tender.

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