Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The two options under consideration are acquiring alternative accommodation and building onto the station. There is the possibility of putting a second-storey prefab on the existing prefab at the back of the station and there is also the possibility of building up over the cells in the station. As I outlined, the lack of space is impeding the members of the Garda in doing their work. They are protecting the people day in, day out and deserve a work environment that is fit for purpose. I appreciate the Minister of State stating the process involved will be accelerated and that he will have good news in the not-too-distant future. I ask that the process involved be accelerated, as it has been ongoing for a long time, and that the Minister of State revert to me at the earliest opportunity with the OPW's preferred route and a clear timeframe for delivery.

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