Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach mentioned the OPW, which deemed that building unfit for purpose in December 2019. The Garda Commissioner then made changes around the operational model. I am not asking the Taoiseach to interfere but nothing has changed. The footprint of that building is too small and it is a warren of rooms. Despite the fact that some refurbishment has taken place, it still is simply and totally unsuitable. There will be more staff in Sligo Garda station and not fewer, so if it was too small in the first place, it is certainly too small now.

As a proper cost-benefit analysis is needed, will the Taoiseach ensure such a proper analysis happens for the refurbishment that is compliant with the public spending code? We do not have one and we are not getting value for money in that respect. I invite the Taoiseach to see Sligo Garda station when he can, where he can see for himself that what I am saying is not me grandstanding. This is about a Garda station that is totally unfit for purpose.

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