Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the timescale for the temporary relocation of Fitzgibbon Street Garda station to allow for its refurbishment; the location to which the Garda station will be temporarily rehoused; if the building next to the Garda station in Fitzgibbon Street currently used by the Garda Síochána can be retained in use during the refurbishment; and if a nearby building (details supplied) could be utilised. [2774/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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It is the intention to relocate the station party in Fitzgibbon Street to temporary accommodation to allow a much needed refurbishment of the station to be undertaken. As various options for the relocation of the station are being considered by the Garda authorities and the Office of Public Works, I am not in a position at this time to indicate any timescale for the move. Consideration is being given, however, to retaining the building next door to the station for Garda use during any refurbishment.

The sourcing of alternative accommodation is a matter in the first instance for the Office of Public Works which has responsibility for such matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the premises mentioned by the Deputy have not been considered by them. I have, however, furnished details of the building referred to by the Deputy to the Office of Public Works.