There is an urgent need to modernise our community security infrastructure through maintaining existing Garda stations and building new ones. This year, €11 million has been allocated to new Garda stations throughout the country. This will see the completion of some projects, the fit-out of completed stations and the turning of the sod on nine new Garda stations. In addition, €2 million has been allocated this year for the maintenance of Garda buildings. The targeted input from the sale of the Lad Lane site will make a significant extra impact on maintenance of existing stations and the building of new ones.