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

I again raise the issue of the urgent need to build a new Garda station in Sligo. While I know it is ultimately the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner, nonetheless a site was purchased by the Office of Public Works, OPW, and funding was put in place before the last election to build a station. Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal were all part of the same Garda division. The excuse given was that Letterkenny was now the divisional headquarters. However, another realignment of divisions has taken place, and Sligo-Leitrim is now a division in its own right, with Sligo as its headquarters. There is no impediment to proceeding with the planned and promised new build of a Garda station, with the possible collocation of a new fire station on the site.

I ask the Minister of State to please contact the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and ask her for her full political support in finally getting a new Garda station for Sligo.

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